HOMETHREATSGOBLIN PANDA
APT / THREAT GROUP🕵️ ESPIONAGEADVANCED

GOBLIN PANDA

🇨🇳China-attributed
1
campaigns
3
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Goblin Panda is one of a handful of elite Chinese advanced persistent threat (APT) groups. Most Chinese APTs target the United States and NATO, but Goblin Panda focuses primarily on Southeast Asia.

Threat Analysis

GOBLIN PANDA is a advanced-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.

Classified as an advanced threat actor, GOBLIN PANDA likely develops or acquires zero-day exploits, employs custom malware toolchains, and demonstrates long-term persistence capabilities — hallmarks of a well-resourced operation consistent with nation-state backing.

Known Campaigns

GOBLIN PANDA — Active Operations March 2026

GOBLIN PANDA is a espionage threat actor attributed to China. Goblin Panda is one of a handful of elite Chinese advanced persistent threat (APT) groups. Most Chinese APTs target the United States and NATO, but Goblin Panda focuses primarily on Southeast Asia....

ACTIVEHIGH2026

External References

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group
Motivation🕵️ espionage
Sophisticationadvanced
Origin🇨🇳 China
Aliases3
SourceMalpedia

Also Known As

ConimesGOBLIN PANDACycldek

Research Links

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