Adversary Simulation Scenarios for Telecommunications
The MITRE ATT&CK threat actors most relevant to Telecommunications organizations include APT41, OilRig, Scattered Spider. This page ranks documented actors by how closely their known targeting and tooling match a Telecommunications org, and shows which of each actor's techniques a TurboPentest pentest can exercise today. It is a relevance match, not a probability forecast.
Instead of a generic vulnerability checklist or a once-a-year manual red team, this is a focused, repeatable way to test the specific techniques the actors relevant to your industry actually use.
Methodology
Relevance is a match on your industry sector and technology stack against the MITRE ATT&CK v19.1 group graph (174 groups, 821 software families, 56 campaigns). It is computed deterministically from that data, with no language model in the request path. It is a relevance match, not threat-intelligence probability data: it tells you which documented actors and techniques are worth emulating for an org like yours, not a forecast that any specific group will act.
APT41 G0096
Relevance matchTelecommunicationsAlso known as Wicked Panda, Brass Typhoon, BARIUM.
TurboPentest can autonomously exercise 9 of 105 of this actor's documented techniques today (9%). 25 are out of scope for automated testing (social engineering, denial of service, physical).
+64 coming soonmore unlock with our internal pentesting agent, currently in private beta.
These counts are computed from the vendored MITRE ATT&CK graph and the published coverage map, and are reproducible from source.
In-scope techniques to emphasize
Emulate APT41. Audit-Ready pentest, $99.
Finds nothing? Your next pentest is free. If a pentest surfaces zero actionable findings, we credit you a free re-pentest. Once per target; does not apply to retests or Recon. You always walk away with real findings or a free redo.
Launch this pentestOilRig G0049
Relevance matchTelecommunicationsAlso known as COBALT GYPSY, IRN2, APT34, Helix Kitten, Evasive Serpens.
TurboPentest can autonomously exercise 4 of 82 of this actor's documented techniques today (5%). 23 are out of scope for automated testing (social engineering, denial of service, physical).
+49 coming soonmore unlock with our internal pentesting agent, currently in private beta.
These counts are computed from the vendored MITRE ATT&CK graph and the published coverage map, and are reproducible from source.
In-scope techniques to emphasize
Emulate OilRig. Audit-Ready pentest, $99.
Finds nothing? Your next pentest is free. If a pentest surfaces zero actionable findings, we credit you a free re-pentest. Once per target; does not apply to retests or Recon. You always walk away with real findings or a free redo.
Launch this pentestScattered Spider G1015
Relevance matchTelecommunicationsAlso known as Roasted 0ktapus, Octo Tempest, Storm-0875, UNC3944.
TurboPentest can autonomously exercise 5 of 78 of this actor's documented techniques today (6%). 20 are out of scope for automated testing (social engineering, denial of service, physical).
+48 coming soonmore unlock with our internal pentesting agent, currently in private beta.
These counts are computed from the vendored MITRE ATT&CK graph and the published coverage map, and are reproducible from source.
In-scope techniques to emphasize
Emulate Scattered Spider. Audit-Ready pentest, $99.
Finds nothing? Your next pentest is free. If a pentest surfaces zero actionable findings, we credit you a free re-pentest. Once per target; does not apply to retests or Recon. You always walk away with real findings or a free redo.
Launch this pentestMuddyWater G0069
Relevance matchTelecommunicationsAlso known as Earth Vetala, MERCURY, Static Kitten, Seedworm, TEMP.Zagros.
TurboPentest can autonomously exercise 2 of 68 of this actor's documented techniques today (3%). 23 are out of scope for automated testing (social engineering, denial of service, physical).
+34 coming soonmore unlock with our internal pentesting agent, currently in private beta.
These counts are computed from the vendored MITRE ATT&CK graph and the published coverage map, and are reproducible from source.
This actor's in-scope techniques are already covered by every TurboPentest run.
Emulate MuddyWater. Audit-Ready pentest, $99.
Finds nothing? Your next pentest is free. If a pentest surfaces zero actionable findings, we credit you a free re-pentest. Once per target; does not apply to retests or Recon. You always walk away with real findings or a free redo.
Launch this pentestUNC3886 G1048
Relevance matchTelecommunicationsTurboPentest can autonomously exercise 4 of 62 of this actor's documented techniques today (6%). 15 are out of scope for automated testing (social engineering, denial of service, physical).
+35 coming soonmore unlock with our internal pentesting agent, currently in private beta.
These counts are computed from the vendored MITRE ATT&CK graph and the published coverage map, and are reproducible from source.
In-scope techniques to emphasize
Emulate UNC3886. Audit-Ready pentest, $99.
Finds nothing? Your next pentest is free. If a pentest surfaces zero actionable findings, we credit you a free re-pentest. Once per target; does not apply to retests or Recon. You always walk away with real findings or a free redo.
Launch this pentestAPT39 G0087
Relevance matchTelecommunicationsAlso known as ITG07, Chafer, Remix Kitten.
TurboPentest can autonomously exercise 3 of 53 of this actor's documented techniques today (6%). 12 are out of scope for automated testing (social engineering, denial of service, physical).
+32 coming soonmore unlock with our internal pentesting agent, currently in private beta.
These counts are computed from the vendored MITRE ATT&CK graph and the published coverage map, and are reproducible from source.
In-scope techniques to emphasize
Emulate APT39. Audit-Ready pentest, $99.
Finds nothing? Your next pentest is free. If a pentest surfaces zero actionable findings, we credit you a free re-pentest. Once per target; does not apply to retests or Recon. You always walk away with real findings or a free redo.
Launch this pentestEmber Bear G1003
Relevance matchTelecommunicationsAlso known as UNC2589, Bleeding Bear, DEV-0586, Cadet Blizzard, Frozenvista.
TurboPentest can autonomously exercise 6 of 47 of this actor's documented techniques today (13%). 14 are out of scope for automated testing (social engineering, denial of service, physical).
+24 coming soonmore unlock with our internal pentesting agent, currently in private beta.
These counts are computed from the vendored MITRE ATT&CK graph and the published coverage map, and are reproducible from source.
In-scope techniques to emphasize
Emulate Ember Bear. Audit-Ready pentest, $99.
Finds nothing? Your next pentest is free. If a pentest surfaces zero actionable findings, we credit you a free re-pentest. Once per target; does not apply to retests or Recon. You always walk away with real findings or a free redo.
Launch this pentestEarth Lusca G1006
Relevance matchTelecommunicationsAlso known as TAG-22, Charcoal Typhoon, CHROMIUM, ControlX.
TurboPentest can autonomously exercise 2 of 44 of this actor's documented techniques today (5%). 14 are out of scope for automated testing (social engineering, denial of service, physical).
+23 coming soonmore unlock with our internal pentesting agent, currently in private beta.
These counts are computed from the vendored MITRE ATT&CK graph and the published coverage map, and are reproducible from source.
This actor's in-scope techniques are already covered by every TurboPentest run.
Emulate Earth Lusca. Audit-Ready pentest, $99.
Finds nothing? Your next pentest is free. If a pentest surfaces zero actionable findings, we credit you a free re-pentest. Once per target; does not apply to retests or Recon. You always walk away with real findings or a free redo.
Launch this pentestLAPSUS$ G1004
Relevance matchTelecommunicationsAlso known as DEV-0537, Strawberry Tempest.
TurboPentest can autonomously exercise 6 of 43 of this actor's documented techniques today (14%). 11 are out of scope for automated testing (social engineering, denial of service, physical).
+21 coming soonmore unlock with our internal pentesting agent, currently in private beta.
These counts are computed from the vendored MITRE ATT&CK graph and the published coverage map, and are reproducible from source.
In-scope techniques to emphasize
Emulate LAPSUS$. Audit-Ready pentest, $99.
Finds nothing? Your next pentest is free. If a pentest surfaces zero actionable findings, we credit you a free re-pentest. Once per target; does not apply to retests or Recon. You always walk away with real findings or a free redo.
Launch this pentestHEXANE G1001
Relevance matchTelecommunicationsAlso known as Lyceum, Siamesekitten, Spirlin.
TurboPentest can autonomously exercise 1 of 36 of this actor's documented techniques today (3%). 12 are out of scope for automated testing (social engineering, denial of service, physical).
+19 coming soonmore unlock with our internal pentesting agent, currently in private beta.
These counts are computed from the vendored MITRE ATT&CK graph and the published coverage map, and are reproducible from source.
This actor's in-scope techniques are already covered by every TurboPentest run.
Emulate HEXANE. Audit-Ready pentest, $99.
Finds nothing? Your next pentest is free. If a pentest surfaces zero actionable findings, we credit you a free re-pentest. Once per target; does not apply to retests or Recon. You always walk away with real findings or a free redo.
Launch this pentestAquatic Panda G0143
Relevance matchTelecommunicationsTurboPentest can autonomously exercise 2 of 35 of this actor's documented techniques today (6%). 3 are out of scope for automated testing (social engineering, denial of service, physical).
+26 coming soonmore unlock with our internal pentesting agent, currently in private beta.
These counts are computed from the vendored MITRE ATT&CK graph and the published coverage map, and are reproducible from source.
In-scope techniques to emphasize
Emulate Aquatic Panda. Audit-Ready pentest, $99.
Finds nothing? Your next pentest is free. If a pentest surfaces zero actionable findings, we credit you a free re-pentest. Once per target; does not apply to retests or Recon. You always walk away with real findings or a free redo.
Launch this pentestAPT5 G1023
Relevance matchTelecommunicationsAlso known as Mulberry Typhoon, MANGANESE, BRONZE FLEETWOOD, Keyhole Panda, UNC2630.
TurboPentest can autonomously exercise 3 of 32 of this actor's documented techniques today (9%). 4 are out of scope for automated testing (social engineering, denial of service, physical).
+23 coming soonmore unlock with our internal pentesting agent, currently in private beta.
These counts are computed from the vendored MITRE ATT&CK graph and the published coverage map, and are reproducible from source.
In-scope techniques to emphasize
Emulate APT5. Audit-Ready pentest, $99.
Finds nothing? Your next pentest is free. If a pentest surfaces zero actionable findings, we credit you a free re-pentest. Once per target; does not apply to retests or Recon. You always walk away with real findings or a free redo.
Launch this pentestFrequently asked questions
Which threat actors are most relevant to Telecommunications organizations?
Based on MITRE ATT&CK sector relevance, the closest matches include APT41, OilRig, Scattered Spider. Relevance reflects documented targeting and tooling overlap, not a forecast that any specific group will act.
Is this a prediction that these groups will attack me?
No. This is a relevance match on your industry and technology stack against the MITRE ATT&CK group graph. It is computed deterministically from that data with no language model, and it is not threat-intelligence probability.
How does TurboPentest test for these actors?
It autonomously exercises the in-scope techniques these actors use (for example public-facing application exploitation, exposed remote services, and non-destructive credential testing), and it shows honestly how many of each actor's techniques are covered today versus which need the Adversarial-Depth tier or are out of scope.
What does it cost to test for Telecommunications threats?
An Audit-Ready pentest starts at $99 per target. If it surfaces zero actionable findings, your next pentest is free.
Reviewed by
Michel Chamberland, Founder & CEO of IntegSec. CISSP, OSCP, OSCE, with 20+ years in offensive security, alumni of IBM X-Force Red and Trustwave SpiderLabs.
Last reviewed July 30, 2026.