# Who is targeting government and military organisations?

> Public reporting links 98 threat groups to attacks on government and military organisations, part of the defence and military industry, including Grayling, APT18 and APT19. 80 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 | 98 |
| Related sectors with groups | 4 |
| Suspected state backing | 80 of 98 |
| Countries of origin | 15 |
| Part of | Defence and military |

## Which groups target government and military organisations?

| Group | Thought to operate from | Suspected state backing | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayling | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/grayling |
| APT18 | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/apt18 |
| APT19 | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/apt19 |
| Hellsing | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/hellsing |
| Tonto Team | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/tonto-team |
| APT27 | China | Unknown | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/apt27 |
| Sandworm | Russia | Russian Federation | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/sandworm |
| SAMURAI PANDA | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/samurai-panda |
| APT32 | Vietnam | Vietnam | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/apt32 |
| APT17 | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/apt17 |
| Naikon | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/naikon |
| Rocket Kitten | Iran | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/rocket-kitten |
| LOTUS PANDA | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/lotus-panda |
| Cleaver | Iran | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/cleaver |
| APT28 | Russia | Russian Federation | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/apt28 |
| RANCOR | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/rancor |
| APT10 | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/apt10 |
| APT29 | Russia | Russian Federation | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/apt29 |
| Careto | Spain | Spain | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/careto |
| DAGGER PANDA | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/dagger-panda |
| APT15 | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/apt15 |
| APT14 | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/apt14 |
| APT21 | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/apt21 |
| Longhorn | United States | United States | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/longhorn |
| Lazarus Group | North Korea | Korea (Democratic People's Republic of) | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/lazarus-group |
| Equation Group | United States | United States | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/equation-group |
| Gamaredon Group | Not known | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/gamaredon-group |
| SNOWGLOBE | France | France | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/snowglobe |
| White Bear | Russia | Russian Federation | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/white-bear |
| Operation C-Major | Pakistan | Pakistan | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/operation-c-major |
| APT-C-36 | Not known | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/apt-c-36 |
| CopyKittens | Iran | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/copykittens |
| WIZARD SPIDER | Russia | Russian Federation | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/wizard-spider |
| Higaisa | South Korea | Korea (Republic of) | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/higaisa |
| Madi | Iran | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/madi |
| QUILTED TIGER | India | India | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/quilted-tiger |
| TEMPER PANDA | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/temper-panda |
| Flying Kitten | Iran | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/flying-kitten |
| Inception Framework | Russia | Russian Federation | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/inception-framework |
| ENERGETIC BEAR | Russia | Russian Federation | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/energetic-bear |
| Kimsuky | North Korea | Korea (Democratic People's Republic of) | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/kimsuky |
| Tortoiseshell | Iran | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/tortoiseshell |
| ProjectSauron | United States | United States | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/projectsauron |
| BackdoorDiplomacy | Not known | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/backdoordiplomacy |
| Charming Kitten | Iran | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/charming-kitten |
| MuddyWater | Iran | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/muddywater |
| APT37 | North Korea | Korea (Democratic People's Republic of) | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/apt37 |
| APT2 | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/apt2 |
| RAZOR TIGER | India | India | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/razor-tiger |
| Molerats | Palestinian Territories | Palestine | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/molerats |
| Gelsemium | Not known | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/gelsemium |
| APT1 | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/apt1 |
| APT12 | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/apt12 |
| APT30 | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/apt30 |
| Blue Termite | China | Unknown | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/blue-termite |
| OilRig | Iran | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/oilrig |
| Operation Parliament | Not known | Unknown | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/operation-parliament |
| Turla | Russia | Russian Federation | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/turla |
| TeamSpy Crew | Russia | Russian Federation | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/teamspy-crew |
| Stealth Mango and Tangelo | Pakistan | Pakistan | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/stealth-mango-and-tangelo |
| 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 |
| TempTick | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/temptick |
| Mofang | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/mofang |
| APT4 | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/apt4 |
| Infy | Iran | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/infy |
| Unit 8200 | Israel | Israel | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/unit-8200 |
| El Machete | Not known | Unknown | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/el-machete |
| Sowbug | Not known | Unknown | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/sowbug |
| Unnamed Actor | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/unnamed-actor |
| OnionDog | North Korea | Unknown | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/oniondog |
| APT40 | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/apt40 |
| LYCEUM | Iran | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/lyceum |
| Attor | Not known | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/attor |
| ToddyCat | Not known | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/toddycat |
| Ghostwriter | Belarus | Belarus | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/ghostwriter |
| InvisiMole | Not known | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/invisimole |
| BladeHawk | Not known | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/bladehawk |
| Copy-Paste | Not known | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/copy-paste |
| POLONIUM | Lebanon | Lebanon | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/polonium |
| Curious Gorge | China | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/curious-gorge |
| Killnet | Not known | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/killnet |
| Red Menshen | China | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/red-menshen |
| Earth Wendigo | China | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/earth-wendigo |
| NoName057(16) | Not known | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/noname057-16 |
| TianWu | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/tianwu |
| Aoqin Dragon | China | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/aoqin-dragon |
| Red Dev 17 | China | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/red-dev-17 |
| Evasive Panda | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/evasive-panda |
| Worok | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/worok |
| TA406 | South Korea | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/ta406 |
| APT42 | Iran | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/apt42 |
| MoustachedBouncer | Belarus | Belarus | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/moustachedbouncer |
| Storm-0558 | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/storm-0558 |
| Sandman APT | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/sandman-apt |
| Cotton Sandstorm | Iran | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/cotton-sandstorm |
| Blackatom | Palestinian Territories | Palestine | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/blackatom |
| BANISHED KITTEN | Iran | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/banished-kitten |

## Where are they thought to operate from?

- China: 37
- Iran: 14
- Russia: 9
- North Korea: 4
- United States: 3
- Palestinian Territories: 3
- Pakistan: 2
- South Korea: 2
- India: 2
- Belarus: 2
- Vietnam: 1
- Spain: 1
- France: 1
- Israel: 1
- Lebanon: 1
- Not known: 15

## Other sectors in defence and military

- [Military](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/military): 32 groups
- [Defence](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/defense): 11 groups
- [Defence industrial base](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/defense-industrial-base): 10 groups
- [Defence contractor](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/defense-contractor): 9 groups

## Frequently asked questions

### Which threat groups target government and military organisations?

Public reporting links 98 threat groups to attacks on government and military organisations, including Grayling, APT18, APT19, Hellsing and Tonto Team.

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

Most are thought to operate from China (37), Iran (14) and Russia (9). 80 of the 98 are thought to have backing from a government.

### Which industry is government and military part of?

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

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