# Who is targeting critical infrastructure organisations?

> Public reporting links 4 threat groups to attacks on critical infrastructure organisations, including APT41, POLONIUM and APT9. 2 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 | 4 |
| Sectors with their own page | 3 |
| Suspected state backing | 2 of 4 |
| Countries of origin | 2 |

## Which groups target critical infrastructure organisations?

| Group | Thought to operate from | Suspected state backing | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| APT41 | China | People's Republic of China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/apt41 |
| POLONIUM | Lebanon | Lebanon | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/polonium |
| APT9 | China | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/apt9 |
| BRONZE SPRING | China | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/bronze-spring |

## Where are they thought to operate from?

- China: 3
- Lebanon: 1

## What counts as critical infrastructure?

- [Industrial](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/industrial): 3 groups
- [Construction](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/construction): 1 group
- [Emergency services](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/emergency-services): 1 group (also called critical services, public services)

## Frequently asked questions

### Which threat groups target critical infrastructure organisations?

Public reporting links 4 threat groups to attacks on critical infrastructure organisations, including APT41, POLONIUM, APT9 and BRONZE SPRING.

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

Most are thought to operate from China (3) and Lebanon (1). 2 of the 4 are thought to have backing from a government.

### What counts as critical infrastructure?

Public reporting describes critical infrastructure victims in several ways. The narrower sectors with groups of their own are industrial (3), construction (1) and emergency services (1).

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