# Markopolo: threat group profile

> Markopolo 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 | 2 |

## Who is Markopolo?

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

### What public reporting says

> Markopolo is a threat actor known for running scams targeting cryptocurrency users through a fake app called Vortax. They use social media and a dedicated blog to legitimize their malicious activities. Markopolo has been linked to a credential-harvesting operation and is agile in pivoting to new scams when detected. The actor leverages shared hosting and C2 infrastructure for their malicious builds.

## Public reports about Markopolo

- https://www.darkreading.com/remote-workforce/vortax-meeting-software-branding-spreads-infostealers
- https://www.recordedfuture.com/the-travels-of-markopolo-self-proclaimed-meeting-software-vortax-spreads-infostealers

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### Who is Markopolo?

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

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