# CRYSTALRAY: threat group profile

> CRYSTALRAY is a threat group. 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 | Not known |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 1 |

## Who is CRYSTALRAY?

CRYSTALRAY is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> CRYSTALRAY is a threat actor known for leveraging open source tools like zmap and SSH-Snake to conduct widespread vulnerability scanning and exploitation. They target victims to collect and sell credentials, deploy cryptominers, and maintain persistence in compromised environments. CRYSTALRAY uses multiple backdoors to control access and spreads through victim networks using SSH-Snake. The actor also uses tools like Platypus for managing victims and extracting sensitive information from compromised systems.

## Public reports about CRYSTALRAY

- https://sysdig.com/blog/crystalray-rising-threat-actor-exploiting-oss-tools/

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### Who is CRYSTALRAY?

CRYSTALRAY is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

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