# Who is targeting finance organisations?

> Public reporting links 7 threat groups to attacks on finance organisations, part of the financial services industry, including Tortoiseshell, TA505 and Molerats. 5 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.

Canonical page: https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/finance
Breadcrumb: [Home](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/) > [Industries](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/industries) > [Financial services](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/industries/financial-services) > Finance

## At a glance

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Threat groups linked | 7 |
| Related sectors with groups | 2 |
| Suspected state backing | 5 of 7 |
| Countries of origin | 3 |
| Part of | Financial services |

## Which groups target finance organisations?

| Group | Thought to operate from | Suspected state backing | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tortoiseshell | Iran | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/tortoiseshell |
| TA505 | Russia | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/ta505 |
| Molerats | Palestinian Territories | Palestine | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/molerats |
| APT-C-12 | Not known | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/apt-c-12 |
| AridViper | Palestinian Territories | Palestine | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/aridviper |
| APT42 | Iran | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/apt42 |
| Cotton Sandstorm | Iran | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/cotton-sandstorm |

## Where are they thought to operate from?

- Iran: 3
- Palestinian Territories: 2
- Russia: 1
- Not known: 1

## Other sectors in financial services

- [Financial services](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/financial-services): 6 groups (also called financial)
- [Cryptocurrency](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/cryptocurrency): 2 groups

## Frequently asked questions

### Which threat groups target finance organisations?

Public reporting links 7 threat groups to attacks on finance organisations, including Tortoiseshell, TA505, Molerats, APT-C-12 and AridViper.

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

Most are thought to operate from Iran (3), Palestinian Territories (2) and Russia (1). 5 of the 7 are thought to have backing from a government.

### Which industry is finance part of?

Finance sits within financial services. The industry page lists every group linked to the wider sector.

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