APT / THREAT GROUP🕵️ ESPIONAGE

APT2

🇨🇳China-attributed
1
campaigns
9
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Putter Panda were the subject of an extensive report by CrowdStrike, which stated: 'The CrowdStrike Intelligence team has been tracking this particular unit since2012, under the codename PUTTER PANDA, and has documented activity dating back to 2007. The report identifies Chen Ping, aka cpyy, and the primary location of Unit 61486.'

Threat Analysis

APT2 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

APT2 — Active Operations March 2026

APT2 is a unknown-motivation threat actor attributed to China. Putter Panda were the subject of an extensive report by CrowdStrike, which stated: 'The CrowdStrike Intelligence team has been tracking this particular unit since2012, under the codename PUTTER PANDA, and has documented activity dating back to 2007. The report identifies Chen Pin...

ACTIVEMEDIUM2026

Intelligence Reports Mentioning APT2

External References

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group
Motivation🕵️ espionage
Origin🇨🇳 China
Aliases9
SourceMalpedia

Also Known As

PLA Unit 61486SULPHURTG-6952SearchFire4HCrewMSUpdaterAPT2PUTTER PANDAG0024

Research Links

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