TheWizards
A China-aligned group that sends fake directions inside a local network to hijack updates of Chinese apps and install a back door. It targets individuals and gambling firms in the Philippines, Cambodia, the UAE, China and Hong Kong.
- Alert level
- 1/ 5
- Reports & advisories (90 days)
- 0
- Known exploited CVEs
- 0
- Personal data leaked (disclosed)
- None confirmed
Attribution
- Assessed as China-aligned, with tools supplied by a Chinese company — ESET
How they attack
Inside
Faking network directions
Like putting up a fake 'mail goes here' sign inside the building so letters land on the intruder's desk.
Entry
Hijacking software updates
Like intercepting a regular delivery and swapping the contents before it reaches the door.
Inside
Running only in memory
Like a burglar who never touches the floor, so there are no footprints to find.
Sources
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The alert level is calculated automatically from reports and advisories in the last 90 days, known exploited vulnerabilities, and whether the group has targeted Japan.
Updated 2026-10-23 · daily