# Who is targeting emergency services organisations?

> Public reporting links 1 threat group to attacks on emergency services organisations, part of the critical infrastructure industry, namely APT41. It is thought to have state backing. This page shows where it is thought to operate from, so you can see who might come after a business like yours.

Canonical page: https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/emergency-services
Breadcrumb: [Home](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/) > [Industries](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/industries) > [Critical infrastructure](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/industries/infrastructure-critical-services) > Emergency services

## At a glance

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Threat groups linked | 1 |
| Related sectors with groups | 2 |
| Suspected state backing | 1 of 1 |
| Countries of origin | 1 |
| Part of | Critical infrastructure |

## Which groups target emergency services organisations?

| Group | Thought to operate from | Suspected state backing | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| APT41 | China | People's Republic of China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/apt41 |

## Where are they thought to operate from?

- China: 1

## Other sectors in critical infrastructure

- [Industrial](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/industrial): 3 groups
- [Construction](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/construction): 1 group

## Frequently asked questions

### Which threat groups target emergency services organisations?

Public reporting links 1 threat group to attacks on emergency services organisations: APT41.

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

Most are thought to operate from China (1). 1 of the 1 are thought to have backing from a government.

### Which industry is emergency services part of?

Emergency services sits within critical infrastructure. The industry page lists every group linked to the wider sector.

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