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NightEagle  (Back to overview)

aka: APT-Q-95

NightEagle is an advanced Threat Actor that targeted China's High-Tech Industry and Military Organisation, leveraging sophisticated techniques, 0 days, and specialized detection avoiding malware. The threat actor seems to have access to significant funding, with dedicated infrastructure, and focuses on low-noise, low-impact intelligence gathering operations. NightEagle is identified as a North-American, state-sponsored or affiliated group that has been active since at least 2023.


Associated Families

There are currently no families associated with this actor.


References
2025-07-11Authentic8A8 Team
Cyber Intel Brief: NightEagle APT, AI deepfakes, SPNEGO flaw
NightEagle
2025-07-07CyberSecurityNewsKaavija
NightEagle APT Attacking Industrial Systems by Exploiting 0-Days and With Adaptive Malware
NightEagle
2025-07-04The Hacker NewsRavie Lakshmanan
NightEagle APT Exploits Microsoft Exchange Flaw to Target China's Military and Tech Sectors
NightEagle

Credits: MISP Project