# Who is targeting semiconductor organisations?

> Public reporting links 1 threat group to attacks on semiconductor organisations, part of the manufacturing and industrial industry, namely BRONZE VAPOR. This page shows where it is thought to operate from, so you can see who might come after a business like yours.

Canonical page: https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/semiconductor
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## At a glance

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Threat groups linked | 1 |
| Related sectors with groups | 9 |
| Suspected state backing | 0 of 1 |
| Countries of origin | 1 |
| Part of | Manufacturing and industrial |

## Which groups target semiconductor organisations?

| Group | Thought to operate from | Suspected state backing | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRONZE VAPOR | China | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/bronze-vapor |

## Where are they thought to operate from?

- China: 1

## Other sectors in manufacturing and industrial

- [Critical manufacturing](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/critical-manufacturing): 4 groups (also called manufacturing)
- [Industrial](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/industrial): 3 groups
- [Automotive](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/automotive): 2 groups
- [Aviation](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/aviation): 2 groups
- [Electronics manufacturers](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/electronics-manufacturers): 2 groups
- [Oil and gas manufacturing](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/oil-gas-manufacturing): 2 groups
- [Aerospace](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/aerospace): 1 group
- [Engineering](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/engineering): 1 group
- [Petroleum](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/sub-industries/petroleum): 1 group

## Frequently asked questions

### Which threat groups target semiconductor organisations?

Public reporting links 1 threat group to attacks on semiconductor organisations: BRONZE VAPOR.

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

Most are thought to operate from China (1). 0 of the 1 are thought to have backing from a government.

### Which industry is semiconductor part of?

Semiconductor sits within manufacturing and industrial. The industry page lists every group linked to the wider sector.

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