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Nation-state APTIdeologyAdvanced sophistication · State-backed

APT27

APT27 is a nation-state APT group with an ideological motive, tracked by Brandefense. It targets 18 sectors, including Government and Technology, in 23 countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. It uses 97 MITRE ATT&CK techniques and exploits 17 known CVEs.

Also known as
  • Earth Smilodon
  • TG-3390
  • Emissary Panda
  • BRONZE UNION
  • LuckyMouse
  • Iron Tiger
  • Linen Typhoon
Techniques
97
Exploited CVEs
17
Record updated

Who They Target.

About APT27.

A China-linked cyber threat group identified by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV).

Last updated Oct 6, 2026. Compiled by Brandefense technologies from structured threat intelligence and reviewed by Brandefense analysts. Techniques follow the MITRE ATT&CK framework.