# PurpleHaze: threat group profile

> PurpleHaze is a threat group thought to operate from China. 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 | China |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 1 |

## Who is PurpleHaze?

PurpleHaze is a threat group thought to operate from China. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> PurpleHaze is a China-nexus threat actor tracked by SentinelLABS, linked to APT15, known for targeting critical infrastructure sectors such as telecommunications and government organizations. The actor has been associated with reconnaissance attempts against SentinelOne and has utilized ShadowPad, a modular backdoor platform, for cyberespionage and potential ransomware deployment. Investigations are ongoing to determine overlaps between ShadowPad intrusions and PurpleHaze activity, highlighting the extensive sharing of malware and operational practices among Chinese threat groups. The targeting of third-party service providers has raised significant concerns regarding operational security and supply chain monitoring.

## Public reports about PurpleHaze

- https://www.sentinelone.com/labs/top-tier-target-what-it-takes-to-defend-a-cybersecurity-company-from-todays-adversaries/

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is PurpleHaze?

PurpleHaze is a threat group thought to operate from China. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is PurpleHaze thought to be based?

Public reporting places PurpleHaze as operating from China. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.

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