Putter Panda
Date of report
  • Jun 2014
Affiliations
  • Also known as APT 2, PLA Unit 61486, and TG-6952

This threat actor targets firms in the technology (communications, space, aerospace), research, defense, and government sectors in the United States for espionage purposes. The tools and infrastructure it uses overlap with PLA Unit 61398.

Suspected victims
  • U.S. satellite and aerospace sector
Suspected state sponsor
  • China
Type of incident
  • Espionage
Target category
  • Government
  • Private sector
Victim government reaction
  • Unknown
Suspected state sponsor response