HOMETHREATSCryptoChameleon
APT / THREAT GROUP

CryptoChameleon

2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

CryptoChameleon is a cybercriminal group known for targeting cryptocurrency exchanges and users to steal digital assets, employing tactics such as VIP spear phishing, SIM swapping, and email hacks. They have leveraged phishing kits, including a notable one associated with LastPass, and utilize infrastructure from bulletproof host NICENIC. The group primarily targets platforms like Coinbase and Ledger, and their attacks are characterized by rapid cash-out efforts following successful breaches. Their operational methods include manually guiding victims through phishing pages to evade detection by automated scanners.

Threat Analysis

CryptoChameleon is a known-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of unknown activity patterns.

External References

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group
Aliases2
SourceMalpedia

Also Known As

UNC5356CryptoChameleon

Research Links

Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.
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