ChainedShark
ChainedShark is a nation-state APT group with an espionage motive, tracked by Brandefense. It targets the Education and Research sector in China.
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- Techniques
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- Exploited CVEs
- No CVE data
- First seen
- May 1, 2024
- Last seen
- Nov 1, 2024
- Record updated
Who They Target.
About ChainedShark.
ChainedShark is an APT group targeting China's scientific research sector, particularly professionals in international relations and marine technology, with the intent to steal sensitive data. The group employs advanced techniques, including executable file reconstruction to create fragmented shellcode, and utilizes social engineering tactics to exploit professional scenarios for deceptive attacks. ChainedShark demonstrates a high level of technical sophistication, integrating N-day vulnerability exploits and custom trojans within meticulously designed attack chains. Its operations reflect a mature attack infrastructure and a clear evolutionary trajectory in tactics and execution.
Last updated Oct 19, 2026. Compiled by Brandefense technologies from structured threat intelligence and reviewed by Brandefense analysts. Techniques follow the MITRE ATT&CK framework.