# Bohrium: threat group profile

> Bohrium is a threat group thought to operate from Iran. 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 | Iran |
| Other names | 1 |
| Public reports | 1 |

## Who is Bohrium?

Bohrium is a threat group thought to operate from Iran. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Also known as

Smoke Sandstorm

Security companies each give the same group their own name, so one group can have many.

### What public reporting says

> Bohrium is an Iranian threat actor that has been involved in spear-phishing operations targeting organizations in the US, Middle East, and India. They often create fake social media profiles, particularly posing as recruiters, to trick victims into running malware on their computers. Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit has taken legal action and seized 41 domains used by Bohrium to disrupt their activities. The group has shown a particular interest in sectors such as technology, transportation, government, and education.

## Public reports about Bohrium

- https://twitter.com/CyberAmyHB/status/1532398956918890500

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is Bohrium?

Bohrium is a threat group thought to operate from Iran. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is Bohrium thought to be based?

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

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