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CyberChina

Axiom

Suspected state-linked cyber threat groupTrackedPending verification

Also known as: Group 72

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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeSuspected state-linked cyber threat group
Alternative designationsGroup 72
ProliferationOrigin country only
Active since2008At least 2008Med[1]
MITRE ATT&CK IDG0001High[1]
Capabilities
ATT&CK techniques used16ATT&CK v20.1High[1]
Malware and toolsDerusbi, gh0st RAT, Hikit, Hydraq, PlugX, PoisonIvy, Zox, ZxShell8 malware and tool entries linked in ATT&CKHigh[1]
Attribution and activity
Attributed sponsorSuspected Chinese groupMed[1]
TargetsAxiom is a suspected Chinese cyber espionage group that has targeted the aerospace, defense, government, manufacturing, and media sectors since at least 2008.Med[1]
Notes
Axiom is a suspected Chinese cyber espionage group that has targeted the aerospace, defense, government, manufacturing, and media sectors since at least 2008. Some reporting suggests a degree of overlap between Axiom and Winnti Group but the two groups appear to be distinct based on differences in reporting on TTPs and targeting. Description adapted from MITRE ATT&CK®, © The MITRE Corporation, used under the ATT&CK Terms of Use.
Summary

Axiom is a suspected Chinese cyber espionage group that has targeted the aerospace, defense, government, manufacturing, and media sectors since at least 2008. Some reporting suggests a degree of overlap between Axiom and Winnti Group but the two groups appear to be distinct based on differences in reporting on TTPs and targeting.

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Sources
  1. Axiom, Group G0001, 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 G0001)