# Who is targeting information technology organisations?

> Public reporting links 6 threat groups to attacks on information technology organisations, part of the technology and telecoms industry, including Grayling, POLONIUM and Earth Berberoka. 4 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 | 6 |
| Related sectors with groups | 6 |
| Suspected state backing | 4 of 6 |
| Countries of origin | 2 |
| Part of | Technology and telecoms |

## Which groups target information technology organisations?

| Group | Thought to operate from | Suspected state backing | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayling | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/grayling |
| POLONIUM | Lebanon | Lebanon | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/polonium |
| Earth Berberoka | China | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/earth-berberoka |
| BRONZE SPRING | China | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/bronze-spring |
| TianWu | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/tianwu |
| RedGolf | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/redgolf |

## Where are they thought to operate from?

- China: 5
- Lebanon: 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
- [High-Tech](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/high-tech): 7 groups
- [Telecommunications](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/telecommunications): 7 groups (also called telecommunication)
- [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 information technology organisations?

Public reporting links 6 threat groups to attacks on information technology organisations, including Grayling, POLONIUM, Earth Berberoka, BRONZE SPRING and TianWu.

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

Most are thought to operate from China (5) and Lebanon (1). 4 of the 6 are thought to have backing from a government.

### Which industry is information technology part of?

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

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