# TA2536: threat group profile

> TA2536 is a threat group thought to operate from Nigeria. 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 | Nigeria |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 1 |

## Who is TA2536?

TA2536 is a threat group thought to operate from Nigeria. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> TA2536, which has been active since at least 2015, is likely Nigerian based on its unique linguistic style, tactics and tools. It uses keyloggers such as HawkEye and distinctive stylometric features in typo-squatted domains that resemble legitimate names and the use of recurring names and substrings in email addresses.

## Public reports about TA2536

- https://www.proofpoint.com/us/blog/threat-insight/dtpacker-net-packer-curious-password-1

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is TA2536?

TA2536 is a threat group thought to operate from Nigeria. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is TA2536 thought to be based?

Public reporting places TA2536 as operating from Nigeria. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.

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