# Confucious: threat group profile

> Confucious is a threat group thought to operate from India. Public reporting about it is still limited. This free profile brings together what is known about it, so you can judge the risk to you. It lists the other names the group goes by and links to every public report behind it.

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## At a glance

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Attack techniques | 0 |
| Thought to operate from | India |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 2 |

## Who is Confucious?

Confucious is a threat group thought to operate from India. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> Confucius is an APT organization funded by India. It has been carrying out cyber attacks since 2013. Its main targets are India's neighbouring countries such as Pakistan and China. It has a strong interest in targets in the fields of military, government and energy.

## Public reports about Confucious

- https://medium.com/@knownsec404team/apt-k-47-mysterious-elephant-a-new-apt-organization-in-south-asia-5c66f954477
- https://blog.nsfocus.net/aptconfuciuspakistanibo/

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is Confucious?

Confucious is a threat group thought to operate from India. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is Confucious thought to be based?

Public reporting places Confucious as operating from India. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.

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