The Bronze Butler threat group has been operating out of China since at least 2012, researchers say. The groups primary focus has been on attacking Japanese companies and stealing their intellectual property and confidential data of interest. The primary focus appears to be companies involved in support or supply of critical infrastructure. As long as the efforts do not create a national emergency, they will continue to fall within the area of criminal activity. One might say the Chinese are collecting this information to create their playbook for when they do wish to attack Japan’s national infrastructure.”]