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HAFNIUM

Also known as Operation Exchange Marauder, Silk Typhoon
Tracked as G0125

HAFNIUM is a likely state-sponsored cyber espionage group operating out of China that has been active since at least January 2021. HAFNIUM primarily targets entities in the US across a number of industry sectors, including infectious disease researchers, law firms, higher education institutions, defense contractors, policy think tanks, and NGOs. HAFNIUM has targeted remote management tools and cloud software for intial access and has demonstrated an ability to quickly operationalize exploits for identified vulnerabilities in edge devices.

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Cataloged
IdentityTracking identifier: G0125

Reviewed identity mapping approved on this date.

Cataloged
IdentityAlias: Operation Exchange Marauder

Reviewed identity mapping approved on this date.

Cataloged
IdentityAlias: Silk Typhoon

Reviewed identity mapping approved on this date.

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HAFNIUMCanonical Name
Operation Exchange MarauderAlias
Silk TyphoonAlias
G0125Tracking Id

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