APT / THREAT GROUP🕵️ ESPIONAGE

APT12

🇨🇳China-attributed
1
campaigns
4
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

[APT12](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0005) is a threat group that has been attributed to China. The group has targeted a variety of victims including but not limited to media outlets, high-tech companies, and multiple governments.(Citation: Meyers Numbered Panda)

Threat Analysis

APT12 is a known-sophistication threat actor attributed to China, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of espionage.

The group's espionage-oriented operations suggest a state-sponsored or state-aligned mandate, typically focused on stealing intellectual property, government secrets, or military intelligence. Targets are usually selected for strategic value rather than financial gain.

Known Campaigns

APT12 — Active Operations March 2026

APT12 is a unknown-motivation threat actor attributed to China. A group of China-based attackers, who conducted a number of spear phishing attacks in 2013....

ACTIVEMEDIUM2026

External References

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group
Motivation🕵️ espionage
Origin🇨🇳 China
Aliases4
SourceMalpedia

Also Known As

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Research Links

Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.