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APT Groups. From Our Analysts.

Profiles and analysis of APT groups and state-linked threat actors: who they target, which tools and techniques they use, and how to defend against them.

All471 APT Groups94 Dark Web28 Digital Risk Protection122 Fraud14 Ransomware48 Sector Analysis34 VIP Security7
WIRTE APT cyber espionage group targeting Middle East government organizationsBlog WIRTE: Covert Espionage Actor Targeting the Middle East and Beyond WIRTE is a Hamas-linked cyber espionage group that leverages phishing, PowerShell malware, and cloud-based command-and-control infrastructure to conduct long-term intelligence operations across the Middle East. Jul 16, 20267 Min WIRTE APT cyber espionage group targeting Middle East government organizationsBlog WIRTE: Iran’s Covert Espionage Actor Targeting the Middle East and Beyond Konni is a North Korea-aligned APT group focused on long-term cyber espionage through spearphishing, credential harvesting, and lightweight malware campaigns. Apr 21, 20267 Min Futuristic mountain surrounded by red digital network signals representing rising cyber threats and AI-powered cybersecurity defenseAPT Groups Agentic AI in Cybersecurity: How Autonomous Agents Are Transforming the SOC Agentic AI is reshaping cybersecurity operations by enabling autonomous threat triage, investigations, and rapid containment. Learn how AI-powered SOC teams are defending at machine speed. Apr 18, 202613 Min AI analyzing cyber threat signals across digital infrastructure in real timeAPT Groups From Weeks to Seconds: What AI Actually Changes in the CTI Lifecycle Learn how AI-driven CTI platforms eliminate delays, reduce noise, and deliver real-time intelligence to stop threats before they escalate. Apr 17, 20268 Min Golden Chickens GC01 malware-as-a-service threat actor visual representation with hooded figureAPT Groups GC01 (Golden Chickens): Inside the Arsenal of a Premier E-Crime MaaS Provider Golden Chickens (GC01) is a top-tier Malware-as-a-Service provider enabling cybercriminal operations worldwide. Discover its tools, tactics, and impact. Apr 16, 20268 Min Protect your brand with ShadyPanda, a digital identity tool for online security and brand protection.Blog ShadyPanda: What Is Known About the Browser Extension Campaign ShadyPanda is a name from a single vendor report about malicious browser extensions. This page covers what MITRE ATT&CK confirms about extension abuse and how to… Apr 15, 20262 Min BlackTech APT cyber espionage group targeting routers and network infrastructureAPT Groups BlackTech BlackTech is a China-aligned APT group specializing in long-term cyber espionage through network infrastructure compromise, targeting telecom, government, and tech sectors. Apr 14, 20268 Min UAC-0194 APT threat actor cyber espionage NTLM attack visualizationAPT Groups UAC-0194: Inside a Rapidly Evolving NTLM-Exploiting Espionage Operation UAC-0194 is a high-risk, Russian-affiliated threat actor leveraging NTLM vulnerabilities for stealthy credential theft and cyber espionage across Eastern Europe. Apr 13, 20267 Min UAC-0102 APT group cyber espionage operator holding malware cube representing stealth attack techniquesAPT Groups UAC-0102: Inside a Covert Espionage Operation Targeting Ukraine and Beyond UAC-0102 is a stealth-focused cyber espionage group targeting Ukrainian government and infrastructure entities using spearphishing and cloud-based C2 techniques. Mar 23, 20267 Min Crazy Evil APT group cyber threat profile with masked hacker and reflected code visualsAPT Groups Inside the Operations of Crazy Evil: The Rise of a Global Crypto-Focused Cybercrime Network An in-depth analysis of Crazy Evil, a financially motivated cybercrime group targeting Web3, crypto platforms, and digital identities through advanced social engineering and malware campaigns. Mar 22, 20266 Min AI cybersecurity concept showing dark web monitoring and data breach detectionAPT Groups 1 Million User Records Exposed: A Deep Dive into the Komiko AI App Data Breach A massive Komiko AI data breach exposed over 1 million users, including OAuth tokens and session data—creating critical account takeover risks. Here’s what happened and how… Mar 21, 20268 Min Konni APT card showing North Korea-linked cyber espionage group using spearphishing and RAT malwareAPT Groups Konni (Vedalia / TA406 / Opal Sleet): North Korea’s Steady Hand in Espionage Operations Konni is a North Korea-aligned APT group focused on long-term cyber espionage through spearphishing, credential harvesting, and lightweight malware campaigns. Mar 19, 20267 Min
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Last updated June 9, 2026

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