# CeranaKeeper: threat group profile

> CeranaKeeper is a threat group thought to operate from China. 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 | China |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 1 |

## Who is CeranaKeeper?

CeranaKeeper is a threat group thought to operate from China. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> CeranaKeeper is a China-aligned APT that has been active since at least early 2022, primarily targeting governmental institutions in Asian countries. The group employs custom backdoors like TONESHELL and OneDoor, leveraging cloud services such as Dropbox and OneDrive for data exfiltration. CeranaKeeper utilizes techniques like side-loading, brute-force attacks, and the deployment of BAT scripts to extend its reach within compromised networks. Their operations are characterized by a relentless pursuit of sensitive data, adapting their toolset and methods to evade detection.

## Public reports about CeranaKeeper

- https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/separating-bee-panda-ceranakeeper-making-beeline-thailand/

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is CeranaKeeper?

CeranaKeeper is a threat group thought to operate from China. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is CeranaKeeper thought to be based?

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

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