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Machete

Suspected state-linked cyber threat groupTrackedPending verification

Also known as: APT-C-43, El Machete

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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeSuspected state-linked cyber threat group
Alternative designationsAPT-C-43, El Machete
ProliferationOrigin country only
Active since2010At least 2010Med[1]
MITRE ATT&CK IDG0095High[1]
Capabilities
ATT&CK techniques used11ATT&CK v20.1High[1]
Malware and toolsMachete1 malware and tool entries linked in ATT&CKHigh[1]
Attribution and activity
Attributed sponsorSuspected Spanish-speaking groupMed[1]
TargetsMachete generally targets high-profile organizations such as government institutions, intelligence services, and military units, as well as telecommunications and power companies.Med[1]
Notes
Machete is a suspected Spanish-speaking cyber espionage group that has been active since at least 2010. It has primarily focused its operations within Latin America, with a particular emphasis on Venezuela, but also in the US, Europe, Russia, and parts of Asia. Machete generally targets high-profile organizations such as government institutions, intelligence services, and military units, as well as telecommunications and power companies. Description adapted from MITRE ATT&CK®, © The MITRE Corporation, used under the ATT&CK Terms of Use.
Summary

Machete is a suspected Spanish-speaking cyber espionage group that has been active since at least 2010. It has primarily focused its operations within Latin America, with a particular emphasis on Venezuela, but also in the US, Europe, Russia, and parts of Asia.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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  1. Machete, Group G0095, 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 G0095)