APT / THREAT GROUP🕵️ ESPIONAGE
APT4
🇨🇳China-attributed
1
campaigns
6
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026
Intelligence Profile
Threat actor tracked by Malpedia.
Threat Analysis
APT4 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
APT4 — Active Operations March 2026
APT4 is a unknown-motivation threat actor attributed to China. Threat actor tracked by Malpedia....
ACTIVEMEDIUM2026
Intelligence Reports Mentioning APT4
APT41-Linked Silver Dragon Targets Governments Using Cobalt Strike and Google Drive C2
The Hacker News· Mar 4, 2026
Silver Dragon Targets Organizations in Southeast Asia and Europe
Check Point Research· Mar 3, 2026
Iranian backed group steps up phishing campaigns against Israel, U.S.
Google TAG Blog· Aug 14, 2024
External References
Quick Facts
TypeAPT / Threat Group
Motivation🕵️ espionage
Origin🇨🇳 China
Aliases6
SourceMalpedia
Also Known As
Salmon TyphoonBRONZE EDISONMAVERICK PANDAPLA NavySODIUMAPT4
Research Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.