# UTG-Q-008: threat group profile

> UTG-Q-008 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 UTG-Q-008?

UTG-Q-008 is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> UTG-Q-008 is a threat actor targeting Linux platforms, primarily focusing on government and enterprise entities in China. They utilize a massive botnet network for espionage activities, including reconnaissance, brute-forcing, and Trojan component delivery. The actor has a history of compromising thousands of servers in China using a password dictionary based on Chinese Pinyin. UTG-Q-008 operates during standard working hours in the UTC+8 time zone, with potential ties to Eastern Europe.

## Public reports about UTG-Q-008

- https://ti.qianxin.com/blog/articles/Operation-Veles-Decade-Long-Espionage-Targeting-the-Global-Research-and-Education-Sector-EN/

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### Who is UTG-Q-008?

UTG-Q-008 is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

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