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Confucius

Suspected state-linked cyber threat groupTrackedPending verification

Also known as: Confucius APT

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System
TypeSuspected state-linked cyber threat group
Alternative designationsConfucius APT
ProliferationOrigin country only
Active since2013At least 2013Med[1]
MITRE ATT&CK IDG0142High[1]
Capabilities
ATT&CK techniques used19ATT&CK v20.1High[1]
Malware and toolsWarzoneRAT1 malware and tool entries linked in ATT&CKHigh[1]
Attribution and activity
Attributed sponsorSouth Asia focus; similarities to PatchworkMed[1]
TargetsConfucius is a cyber espionage group that has primarily targeted military personnel, high-profile personalities, business persons, and government organizations in South Asia since at least 2013.Med[1]
Notes
Confucius is a cyber espionage group that has primarily targeted military personnel, high-profile personalities, business persons, and government organizations in South Asia since at least 2013. Security researchers have noted similarities between Confucius and Patchwork, particularly in their respective custom malware code and targets. Description adapted from MITRE ATT&CK®, © The MITRE Corporation, used under the ATT&CK Terms of Use.
Summary

Confucius is a cyber espionage group that has primarily targeted military personnel, high-profile personalities, business persons, and government organizations in South Asia since at least 2013. Security researchers have noted similarities between Confucius and Patchwork, particularly in their respective custom malware code and targets.

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Sources
  1. Confucius, Group G0142, 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 G0142)