# Storm Cloud: threat group profile

> Storm Cloud 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 | 2 |

## Who is Storm Cloud?

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

### What public reporting says

> Storm Cloud is a Chinese espionage threat actor known for targeting organizations across Asia, particularly Tibetan organizations and individuals. They use a variety of malware families, including GIMMICK and GOSLU, which are feature-rich and multi-platform. Storm Cloud leverages public cloud hosting services like Google Drive for command-and-control channels, making it difficult to detect their activities.

## Public reports about Storm Cloud

- https://www.volexity.com/blog/2020/03/31/storm-cloud-unleashed-tibetan-community-focus-of-highly-targeted-fake-flash-campaign/
- https://www.rewterz.com/rewterz-news/rewterz-threat-alert-gimmick-malware-active-iocs

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is Storm Cloud?

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

### Where is Storm Cloud thought to be based?

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

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