# Who is targeting retail organisations?

> Public reporting links 2 threat groups to attacks on retail organisations, part of the retail and commerce industry, including TA505 and APT41. One of them is 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/retail
Breadcrumb: [Home](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/) > [Industries](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/industries) > [Retail and commerce](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/industries/retail-commerce) > Retail

## At a glance

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Threat groups linked | 2 |
| Related sectors with groups | 3 |
| Suspected state backing | 1 of 2 |
| Countries of origin | 2 |
| Part of | Retail and commerce |

## Which groups target retail organisations?

| Group | Thought to operate from | Suspected state backing | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| TA505 | Russia | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/ta505 |
| APT41 | China | People's Republic of China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/apt41 |

## Where are they thought to operate from?

- Russia: 1
- China: 1

## Other sectors in retail and commerce

- [Consumer services](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/consumer-services): 1 group
- [Food and agriculture](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/food-and-agriculture): 1 group
- [Hospitality](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/hospitality): 1 group

## Frequently asked questions

### Which threat groups target retail organisations?

Public reporting links 2 threat groups to attacks on retail organisations, including TA505 and APT41.

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

Most are thought to operate from Russia (1) and China (1). 1 of the 2 are thought to have backing from a government.

### Which industry is retail part of?

Retail sits within retail and commerce. The industry page lists every group linked to the wider sector.

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