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BlackTech

Also known as Palmerworm
Tracked as G0098

BlackTech is a suspected Chinese cyber espionage group that has primarily targeted organizations in East Asia--particularly Taiwan, Japan, and Hong Kong--and the US since at least 2013. BlackTech has used a combination of custom malware, dual-use tools, and living off the land tactics to compromise media, construction, engineering, electronics, and financial company networks.

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Motivation
cybercrime
Status
Active

Activity timeline

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Cataloged
IdentityTracking identifier: G0098

Reviewed identity mapping approved on this date.

Cataloged
IdentityAlias: Palmerworm

Reviewed identity mapping approved on this date.

Identity and attribution

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Name map

BlackTechCanonical Name
PalmerwormAlias
G0098Tracking Id

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