# Who is targeting high-Tech organisations?

> Public reporting links 7 threat groups to attacks on high-Tech organisations, part of the technology and telecoms industry, including Tortoiseshell, AridViper and LYCEUM. 6 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 | 7 |
| Related sectors with groups | 6 |
| Suspected state backing | 6 of 7 |
| Countries of origin | 3 |
| Part of | Technology and telecoms |

## Which groups target high-Tech organisations?

| Group | Thought to operate from | Suspected state backing | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tortoiseshell | Iran | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/tortoiseshell |
| AridViper | Palestinian Territories | Palestine | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/aridviper |
| LYCEUM | Iran | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/lyceum |
| APT41 | China | People's Republic of China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/apt41 |
| Red Dev 17 | China | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/red-dev-17 |
| Cotton Sandstorm | Iran | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/cotton-sandstorm |
| BANISHED KITTEN | Iran | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/banished-kitten |

## Where are they thought to operate from?

- Iran: 4
- China: 2
- Palestinian Territories: 1

## Other sectors in technology and telecoms

- [Tech](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/tech): 13 groups
- [Telecom](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/telecom): 13 groups
- [Telecommunications](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/telecommunications): 7 groups (also called telecommunication)
- [Information technology](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/information-technology): 6 groups (also called technology)
- [Telecomms](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/telecomms): 3 groups
- [Semiconductor industry](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/semiconductor-industry): 1 group

## Frequently asked questions

### Which threat groups target high-Tech organisations?

Public reporting links 7 threat groups to attacks on high-Tech organisations, including Tortoiseshell, AridViper, LYCEUM, APT41 and Red Dev 17.

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

Most are thought to operate from Iran (4), China (2) and Palestinian Territories (1). 6 of the 7 are thought to have backing from a government.

### Which industry is high-Tech part of?

High-Tech sits within technology and telecoms. The industry page lists every group linked to the wider sector.

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