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CyberChina

Elderwood

Suspected state-linked cyber threat groupTrackedPending verification

Also known as: Elderwood Gang, Beijing Group, Sneaky Panda

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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeSuspected state-linked cyber threat group
Alternative designationsElderwood Gang, Beijing Group, Sneaky Panda
ProliferationOrigin country only
MITRE ATT&CK IDG0066High[1]
Capabilities
ATT&CK techniques used9ATT&CK v20.1High[1]
Malware and toolsBriba, Hydraq, Linfo, Naid, Nerex, Pasam, PoisonIvy, Vasport, Wiarp9 malware and tool entries linked in ATT&CKHigh[1]
Attribution and activity
Attributed sponsorSuspected Chinese groupMed[1]
TargetsThe group has targeted defense organizations, supply chain manufacturers, human rights and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and IT service providers.Med[1]
Notes
Elderwood is a suspected Chinese cyber espionage group that was reportedly responsible for the 2009 Google intrusion known as Operation Aurora. The group has targeted defense organizations, supply chain manufacturers, human rights and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and IT service providers. Description adapted from MITRE ATT&CK®, © The MITRE Corporation, used under the ATT&CK Terms of Use.
Summary

Elderwood is a suspected Chinese cyber espionage group that was reportedly responsible for the 2009 Google intrusion known as Operation Aurora. The group has targeted defense organizations, supply chain manufacturers, human rights and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and IT service providers.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
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Sources
  1. Elderwood, Group G0066, 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 G0066)