# SneakyChef: threat group profile

> SneakyChef 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 SneakyChef?

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

### What public reporting says

> SneakyChef is a threat actor known for using the SugarGh0st RAT to target government agencies, research institutions, and organizations worldwide. They have been active since at least August 2023, with a focus on leveraging old and new command and control domains. The group has been observed using lures in the form of scanned documents related to Ministries of Foreign Affairs and embassies. Talos Intelligence assesses with medium confidence that the operators are likely Chinese-speaking based on language preferences and specific targets.

## Public reports about SneakyChef

- https://blog.talosintelligence.com/sneakychef-sugarghost-rat/

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is SneakyChef?

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

### Where is SneakyChef thought to be based?

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

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