# Who is targeting energy and utilities organisations?

> Public reporting links 11 threat groups to attacks on energy and utilities organisations, including Tortoiseshell, Molerats and AridViper. 8 of them are thought to have state backing. This page lists them and where they are thought to operate from, so you can see who might come after a business like yours.

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## At a glance

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Threat groups linked | 11 |
| Sectors with their own page | 0 |
| Suspected state backing | 8 of 11 |
| Countries of origin | 3 |

## Which groups target energy and utilities organisations?

| Group | Thought to operate from | Suspected state backing | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tortoiseshell | Iran | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/tortoiseshell |
| Molerats | Palestinian Territories | Palestine | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/molerats |
| AridViper | Palestinian Territories | Palestine | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/aridviper |
| LYCEUM | Iran | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/lyceum |
| APT41 | China | People's Republic of China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/apt41 |
| BRONZE SPRING | China | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/bronze-spring |
| Red Dev 17 | China | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/red-dev-17 |
| Worok | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/worok |
| APT42 | Iran | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/apt42 |
| Chamelgang | Not known | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/chamelgang |
| Cotton Sandstorm | Iran | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/cotton-sandstorm |

## Where are they thought to operate from?

- Iran: 4
- China: 4
- Palestinian Territories: 2
- Not known: 1

## Frequently asked questions

### Which threat groups target energy and utilities organisations?

Public reporting links 11 threat groups to attacks on energy and utilities organisations, including Tortoiseshell, Molerats, AridViper, LYCEUM and APT41.

### Where are these groups thought to operate from?

Most are thought to operate from Iran (4), China (4) and Palestinian Territories (2). 8 of the 11 are thought to have backing from a government.

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