# Who is targeting telecommunication organisations?

> Public reporting links 7 threat groups to attacks on telecommunication organisations, part of the technology and telecoms industry, including WIZARD SPIDER, APT41 and Earth Lusca. 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 | 7 |
| Related sectors with groups | 6 |
| Suspected state backing | 4 of 7 |
| Countries of origin | 2 |
| Part of | Technology and telecoms |

## Which groups target telecommunication organisations?

| Group | Thought to operate from | Suspected state backing | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIZARD SPIDER | Russia | Russian Federation | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/wizard-spider |
| APT41 | China | People's Republic of China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/apt41 |
| Earth Lusca | China | No | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/earth-lusca |
| 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 |
| Sandman APT | China | China | https://www.precursorintelligence.com/threat-actors/sandman-apt |

## Where are they thought to operate from?

- China: 5
- Russia: 1
- Not known: 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
- [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 telecommunication organisations?

Public reporting links 7 threat groups to attacks on telecommunication organisations, including WIZARD SPIDER, APT41, Earth Lusca, NoName057(16) and TianWu.

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

Most are thought to operate from China (5) and Russia (1). 4 of the 7 are thought to have backing from a government.

### Which industry is telecommunication part of?

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

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