# IcePeony: threat group profile

> IcePeony is a threat group thought to operate from China. Public reporting about it is still limited. This free profile brings together what is known about it, so you can judge the risk to you. It lists the other names the group goes by and links to every public report behind it.

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## At a glance

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Attack techniques | 0 |
| Thought to operate from | China |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 1 |

## Who is IcePeony?

IcePeony is a threat group thought to operate from China. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> IcePeony is a China-nexus APT group that has been active since at least 2023, targeting government agencies, academic institutions, and political organizations in countries such as India, Mauritius, and Vietnam. They primarily employ SQL injection techniques to exploit vulnerabilities in publicly accessible web servers, subsequently installing web shells or executing malware like IceCache to facilitate credential theft. IcePeony operates under harsh work conditions, potentially adhering to the 996 working hour system, and shows a particular interest in the governments of Indian Ocean countries. Their activities suggest alignment with China's national interests, possibly related to maritime strategy.

## Public reports about IcePeony

- https://nao-sec.org/2024/10/IcePeony-with-the-996-work-culture.html

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is IcePeony?

IcePeony is a threat group thought to operate from China. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is IcePeony thought to be based?

Public reporting places IcePeony as operating from China. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.

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