# GhostSec: threat group profile

> GhostSec 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 | 2 |

## Who is GhostSec?

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

### Also known as

Ghost Security

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

### What public reporting says

> GhostSec is a hacktivist group that emerged as an offshoot of Anonymous. They primarily focused on counterterrorism efforts and monitoring online activities associated with terrorism. They gained prominence following the 2015 Charlie Hebdo shooting in Paris and the rise of ISIS.

## Public reports about GhostSec

- https://www.uptycs.com/blog/ghostlocker-ransomware-ghostsec
- https://forescoutstage.wpengine.com/blog/the-increasing-threat-posed-by-hacktivist-attacks-an-analysis-of-targeted-organizations-devices-and-ttps/

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is GhostSec?

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

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