# Operation WizardOpium: threat group profile

> Operation WizardOpium is a threat group. 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 | Not known |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 1 |

## Who is Operation WizardOpium?

Operation WizardOpium is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> We are calling these attacks Operation WizardOpium. So far, we have been unable to establish a definitive link with any known threat actors. There are certain very weak code similarities with Lazarus attacks, although these could very well be a false flag. The profile of the targeted website is more in line with earlier DarkHotel attacks that have recently deployed similar false flag attacks.

## Public reports about Operation WizardOpium

- https://securelist.com/chrome-0-day-exploit-cve-2019-13720-used-in-operation-wizardopium/94866/

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is Operation WizardOpium?

Operation WizardOpium is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

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