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CyberChina

GALLIUM

Suspected state-linked cyber threat groupTrackedPending verification

Also known as: Granite Typhoon

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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeSuspected state-linked cyber threat group
Alternative designationsGranite Typhoon
ProliferationOrigin country only
Active since2012At least 2012Med[1]
MITRE ATT&CK IDG0093High[1]
Capabilities
ATT&CK techniques used31ATT&CK v20.1High[1]
Malware and toolsat, BlackMould, China Chopper, cmd, HTRAN, ipconfig, Mimikatz, NBTscan, Net, Ping, PingPull, PlugX, PoisonIvy, PsExec, Reg, Windows Credential Editor16 malware and tool entries linked in ATT&CKHigh[1]
Attribution and activity
Attributed sponsorLikely Chinese state-sponsoredMed[1]
TargetsGALLIUM is a cyberespionage group that has been active since at least 2012, primarily targeting telecommunications companies, financial institutions, and government entities in Afghanistan, Australia, Belgium, Cambodia, Malaysia, Mozambique, the Philippines, Russia, and Vietnam.Med[1]
Notes
GALLIUM is a cyberespionage group that has been active since at least 2012, primarily targeting telecommunications companies, financial institutions, and government entities in Afghanistan, Australia, Belgium, Cambodia, Malaysia, Mozambique, the Philippines, Russia, and Vietnam. This group is particularly known for launching Operation Soft Cell, a long-term campaign targeting telecommunications providers. Security researchers have identified GALLIUM as a likely Chinese state-sponsored group, based in part on tools used and TTPs commonly associated with Chinese threat actors. Description adapted from MITRE ATT&CK®, © The MITRE Corporation, used under the ATT&CK Terms of Use.
Summary

GALLIUM is a cyberespionage group that has been active since at least 2012, primarily targeting telecommunications companies, financial institutions, and government entities in Afghanistan, Australia, Belgium, Cambodia, Malaysia, Mozambique, the Philippines, Russia, and Vietnam. This group is particularly known for launching Operation Soft Cell, a long-term campaign targeting telecommunications providers.

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Sources
  1. GALLIUM, Group G0093, 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 G0093)