# Who is targeting defence industrial base organisations?

> Public reporting links 10 threat groups to attacks on defence industrial base organisations, part of the defence and military industry, including WIZARD SPIDER, Tortoiseshell and Molerats. 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 | 10 |
| Related sectors with groups | 4 |
| Suspected state backing | 8 of 10 |
| Countries of origin | 5 |
| Part of | Defence and military |

## Which groups target defence industrial base organisations?

| Group | Thought to operate from | Suspected state backing | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIZARD SPIDER | Russia | Russian Federation | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/wizard-spider |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| APT42 | Iran | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/apt42 |
| Blackatom | Palestinian Territories | Palestine | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/blackatom |

## Where are they thought to operate from?

- Iran: 3
- Palestinian Territories: 3
- China: 2
- Russia: 1
- Lebanon: 1

## Other sectors in defence and military

- [Government and military](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/government-military): 98 groups
- [Military](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/military): 32 groups
- [Defence](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/defense): 11 groups
- [Defence contractor](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/defense-contractor): 9 groups

## Frequently asked questions

### Which threat groups target defence industrial base organisations?

Public reporting links 10 threat groups to attacks on defence industrial base organisations, including WIZARD SPIDER, Tortoiseshell, Molerats, AridViper and LYCEUM.

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

Most are thought to operate from Iran (3), Palestinian Territories (3) and China (2). 8 of the 10 are thought to have backing from a government.

### Which industry is defence industrial base part of?

Defence industrial base sits within defence and military. The industry page lists every group linked to the wider sector.

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