HOMETHREATSAPT21
APT / THREAT GROUP🕵️ ESPIONAGE

APT21

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

Intelligence Profile

Threat actor tracked by Malpedia.

Threat Analysis

APT21 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

APT21 — Active Operations March 2026

APT21 is a unknown-motivation threat actor attributed to China. Threat actor tracked by Malpedia....

ACTIVEMEDIUM2026

External References

→https://securelist.com/blog/research/35936/nettraveler-is-running-red-star-apt-attacks-compromise-high-profile-victims/
→https://www.cfr.org/interactive/cyber-operations/nettraveler
→https://www.kaspersky.com/about/press-releases/2013_kaspersky-lab-uncovers--operation-nettraveler--a-global-cyberespionage-campaign-targeting-government-affiliated-organizations-and-research-institutes
→https://www.kaspersky.com/about/press-releases/2014_nettraveler-gets-a-makeover-for-10th-anniversary
→https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/nettraveler-spear-phishing-email-targets-diplomat-of-uzbekistan/
→https://www.proofpoint.com/us/threat-insight/post/nettraveler-apt-targets-russian-european-interests
→http://www.darkreading.com/endpoint/chinese-cyberspies-pivot-to-russia-in-wake-of-obama-xi-pact/d/d-id/1324242
→https://www.mandiant.com/resources/insights/apt-groups

Quick Facts

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

Also Known As

APT21HAMMER PANDATEMP.ZhenbaoNetTraveler

Research Links

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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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