APT-C-23

Suspected state-linked cyber threat groupTrackedPending verification

Also known as: Mantis, Arid Viper, Desert Falcon, TAG-63, Grey Karkadann, Big Bang APT, Two-tailed Scorpion

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System

TypeSuspected state-linked cyber threat group

Alternative designationsMantis, Arid Viper, Desert Falcon, TAG-63, Grey Karkadann, Big Bang APT, Two-tailed Scorpion

ProliferationOrigin country only

Active since2014At least 2014Med^[1]

MITRE ATT&CK IDG1028High^[1]

Capabilities

Malware and toolsMicropsia1 malware and tool entries linked in ATT&CKHigh^[1]

Attribution and activity

Attributed sponsorMiddle East focus; reported links to Hamas-affiliated actorsMed^[1]

TargetsAPT-C-23 has developed mobile spyware targeting Android and iOS devices since 2017.Med^[1]

Notes

APT-C-23 is a threat group that has been active since at least 2014. APT-C-23 has primarily focused its operations on the Middle East, including Israeli military assets. APT-C-23 has developed mobile spyware targeting Android and iOS devices since 2017. Description adapted from MITRE ATT&CK®, © The MITRE Corporation, used under the ATT&CK Terms of Use.

Summary

APT-C-23 is a threat group that has been active since at least 2014. APT-C-23 has primarily focused its operations on the Middle East, including Israeli military assets.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.

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Operators

Palestine

Sources

APT-C-23, Group G1028, MITRE ATT&CK
Published/updated 2026-07-31 · Tier 2 · checked 2026-11-08

Change log

2026-11-08 Entry created from MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v20.1 (group G1028)