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Nation-state APTEspionageAdvanced sophistication · State-backed

APT-C-23

APT-C-23 is a nation-state APT group with an espionage motive, tracked by Brandefense. It targets 13 sectors, including Government and Technology, in 49 countries, including the United States and India. It uses 40 MITRE ATT&CK techniques and exploits 2 known CVEs.

Also known as
  • Desert Falcon
  • TAG-63
  • Grey Karkadann
  • Big Bang APT
  • Two-tailed Scorpion
  • Arid Viper
  • Mantis8937
  • Mantis
  • Bearded Barbie
  • ATK 66
  • TAG-CT1
  • Niobium
  • Pinstripe Lightning
  • Renegade Jackal
  • Scimitar
  • Operation “Arid Viper”
  • Operation “Bearded Barbie”
  • Operation “Rebound”
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Techniques
40
Exploited CVEs
2
First seen
Jan 1, 2014
Last seen
Oct 24, 2023
Record updated

Who They Target.

Sectors · 13
Countries · 49
Labelsespionagemena

About APT-C-23.

APT-C-23 is a threat group that has been active since at least 2014. APT-C-23 has primarily focused its operations on the Middle East, including Israeli military assets.

Last updated Sep 11, 2026. Compiled by Brandefense technologies from structured threat intelligence and reviewed by Brandefense analysts. Techniques follow the MITRE ATT&CK framework.