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8 Active APT Groups To Watch
Ever wonder who's behind some of the attacks we hear about in the news? Here are eight advanced persistent threat (APT) groups that operate some of the most successful and well-known malware campaigns worldwide.
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Question: What do the following industries have in common?
Aerospace, Aviation, Energy, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Technology, Law Practices, Oil, Precious Metal Mining, Defense, Government Officials, Military Officials, NATO, Embassies, Education and Research Facilities, Large Enterprises, and Large Brands
Answer: They have all been a target of active cyber espionage, or advanced persistent threat (APT), groups.
As information security professionals, it’s critical that we understand just how APT attacks can affect the organization. It’s equally imperative that we first have an understanding of the people, organizations, and nations behind the methods, the motives, and the malware targeting us.
Here's a look at eight active APT group profiles, including their:
Date of origin
Location of origin
Attack methods
Typical targets
Motive(s)
Note: A huge thank you goes out to InfoArmor, Symantec, and Trend Micro for their contributions to this collection.
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