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CyberChina

ZIRCONIUM

Suspected state-linked cyber threat groupTrackedPending verification

Also known as: APT31, Violet Typhoon

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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeSuspected state-linked cyber threat group
Alternative designationsAPT31, Violet Typhoon
ProliferationOrigin country only
Active since2017At least 2017Med[1]
MITRE ATT&CK IDG0128High[1]
Capabilities
ATT&CK techniques used29ATT&CK v20.1High[1]
Attribution and activity
Attributed sponsorOperates from ChinaMed[1]
TargetsZIRCONIUM is a threat group operating out of China, active since at least 2017, that has targeted individuals associated with the 2020 US presidential election and prominent leaders in the international affairs community.Med[1]
Notes
ZIRCONIUM is a threat group operating out of China, active since at least 2017, that has targeted individuals associated with the 2020 US presidential election and prominent leaders in the international affairs community. Description adapted from MITRE ATT&CK®, © The MITRE Corporation, used under the ATT&CK Terms of Use.
Summary

ZIRCONIUM is a threat group operating out of China, active since at least 2017, that has targeted individuals associated with the 2020 US presidential election and prominent leaders in the international affairs community.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
China
Sources
  1. ZIRCONIUM, Group G0128, 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 G0128)