# MurenShark: threat group profile

> MurenShark 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 | 1 |
| Public reports | 1 |

## Who is MurenShark?

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

### Also known as

Actor210426

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

### What public reporting says

> MurenShark is an advanced persistent threat group that operates primarily in the Middle East, with a focus on targeting Turkey. They have shown interest in military projects, as well as research institutes and universities. This group is highly skilled in counter-analysis and reverse traceability, using sophisticated tactics to avoid detection. They utilize compromised websites as file servers and command and control servers, and have been known to use attack tools like NiceRender for phishing purposes.

## Public reports about MurenShark

- https://www.rewterz.com/rewterz-news/rewterz-threat-alert-murenshark-apt-threat-actors-aka-actor210426-active-iocs

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is MurenShark?

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

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