Naikon
Naikon is a China-attributed nation-state APT group with an espionage motive, tracked by Brandefense. It targets 13 sectors, including Government and Technology, in 22 countries, including the United States and India. It uses 27 MITRE ATT&CK techniques and exploits 1 known CVE.
- Origin
- China
- Techniques
- 27
- Exploited CVEs
- 1
- First seen
- Jan 1, 2010
- Last seen
- Apr 23, 2021
- Record updated
Who They Target.
About Naikon.
Naikon is assessed to be a state-sponsored cyber espionage group attributed to the Chinese People's Liberation Army's (PLA) Chengdu Military Region Second Technical Reconnaissance Bureau (Military Unit Cover Designator 78020). Active since at least 2010, Naikon has primarily conducted operations against government, military, and civil organizations in Southeast Asia, as well as against international bodies such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Compiled by Brandefense technologies from structured threat intelligence and reviewed by Brandefense analysts. Techniques follow the MITRE ATT&CK framework.