# UAT-5918: threat group profile

> UAT-5918 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 UAT-5918?

UAT-5918 is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> UAT-5918 is an APT group that targets entities in Taiwan, primarily in telecommunications, healthcare, and IT sectors, to establish long-term access for information theft. They exploit N-day vulnerabilities in unpatched web and application servers to gain initial access and utilize web shells, credential harvesting tools like Mimikatz and LaZagne, and red-teaming tools for post-compromise activities. UAT-5918 conducts network reconnaissance to pivot across endpoints, harvesting credentials and sensitive data, including database backups. Their operations show significant overlap with other APT groups in terms of TTPs and targeted industries.

## Public reports about UAT-5918

- https://blog.talosintelligence.com/uat-5918-targets-critical-infra-in-taiwan/

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### Who is UAT-5918?

UAT-5918 is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

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