# Who is targeting transport organisations?

> Public reporting links 7 threat groups to attacks on transport organisations, part of the transport and logistics industry, including Tortoiseshell, AridViper and Predatory Sparrow. 5 of them are thought to have state backing. This page lists them and where they are thought to operate from, so you can see who might come after a business like yours.

Canonical page: https://www.edgeprotect.io/sub-industries/transportation
Breadcrumb: [Home](https://www.edgeprotect.io/) > [Industries](https://www.edgeprotect.io/industries) > [Transport and logistics](https://www.edgeprotect.io/industries/transportation-logistics) > Transport

## At a glance

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Threat groups linked | 7 |
| Related sectors with groups | 4 |
| Suspected state backing | 5 of 7 |
| Countries of origin | 4 |
| Part of | Transport and logistics |

## Which groups target transport organisations?

| Group | Thought to operate from | Suspected state backing | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tortoiseshell | Iran | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | https://www.edgeprotect.io/threat-actors/tortoiseshell |
| AridViper | Palestinian Territories | Palestine | https://www.edgeprotect.io/threat-actors/aridviper |
| Predatory Sparrow | Not known | No | https://www.edgeprotect.io/threat-actors/predatory-sparrow |
| POLONIUM | Lebanon | Lebanon | https://www.edgeprotect.io/threat-actors/polonium |
| NoName057(16) | Not known | No | https://www.edgeprotect.io/threat-actors/noname057-16 |
| TianWu | China | China | https://www.edgeprotect.io/threat-actors/tianwu |
| Blackatom | Palestinian Territories | Palestine | https://www.edgeprotect.io/threat-actors/blackatom |

## Where are they thought to operate from?

- Palestinian Territories: 2
- Iran: 1
- Lebanon: 1
- China: 1
- Not known: 2

## Other sectors in transport and logistics

- [Transportation and warehousing](https://www.edgeprotect.io/sub-industries/transportation-and-warehousing): 4 groups
- [Aviation](https://www.edgeprotect.io/sub-industries/aviation): 2 groups
- [Logistics](https://www.edgeprotect.io/sub-industries/logistics): 2 groups
- [Rail](https://www.edgeprotect.io/sub-industries/rail): 2 groups

## Frequently asked questions

### Which threat groups target transport organisations?

Public reporting links 7 threat groups to attacks on transport organisations, including Tortoiseshell, AridViper, Predatory Sparrow, POLONIUM and NoName057(16).

### Where are these groups thought to operate from?

Most are thought to operate from Palestinian Territories (2), Iran (1) and Lebanon (1). 5 of the 7 are thought to have backing from a government.

### Which industry is transport part of?

Transport sits within transport and logistics. The industry page lists every group linked to the wider sector.

### How can I check my own organisation's exposure?

Create an account and tell us the software you run. We match it against known flaws, rank each one from 0 to 100 using evidence it is being exploited, let you know as soon as something changes that affects you, and show which groups and ransomware gangs are hitting your sector.

## Check whether it matters to your business

A free EdgeProtect account (no card needed) matches the software you run against known flaws, including those linked to threat groups, ranks each one from 0 to 100 and tells you as soon as we spot something that affects you. It also shows which threat groups and ransomware gangs are hitting your sector, with profiles of over 900 groups and a PDF dossier for each.

- Start free: https://www.edgeprotect.io/register
- Book a demo: https://www.edgeprotect.io/contact