APT 5
Affiliations
  • Also known as Manganese
This threat actor targets telecommunications and technology companies, particularly regional telecommunication providers, high-tech manufacturers, firms specializing in technology with military applications, and Asia-based employees of global tech firms. Believed to have been active since at least 2007, this large threat group consists of several subgroups with distinct tactics and infrastructure.
Suspected state sponsor
  • China
Type of incident
  • Espionage
Target category
  • Civil society