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BITTER

Suspected state-linked cyber threat groupTrackedPending verification

Also known as: T-APT-17

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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeSuspected state-linked cyber threat group
Alternative designationsT-APT-17
ProliferationOrigin country only
Active since2013At least 2013Med[1]
MITRE ATT&CK IDG1002High[1]
Capabilities
ATT&CK techniques used16ATT&CK v20.1High[1]
Malware and toolsZxxZ1 malware and tool entries linked in ATT&CKHigh[1]
Attribution and activity
Attributed sponsorSuspected South Asian groupMed[1]
TargetsBITTER has targeted government, energy, and engineering organizations in Pakistan, China, Bangladesh, and Saudi Arabia.Med[1]
Notes
BITTER is a suspected South Asian cyber espionage threat group that has been active since at least 2013. BITTER has targeted government, energy, and engineering organizations in Pakistan, China, Bangladesh, and Saudi Arabia. Description adapted from MITRE ATT&CK®, © The MITRE Corporation, used under the ATT&CK Terms of Use.
Summary

BITTER is a suspected South Asian cyber espionage threat group that has been active since at least 2013. BITTER has targeted government, energy, and engineering organizations in Pakistan, China, Bangladesh, and Saudi Arabia.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. BITTER, Group G1002, 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 G1002)