APT / THREAT GROUP
Water Orthrus
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aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026
Intelligence Profile
Water Orthrus is a threat actor known for distributing CopperStealer and CopperPhish malware. They target Microsoft 365 users with phishing campaigns to steal credit card information. The actor has evolved their malware to include rootkits for stealthy installations and has shifted their focus from personal information to cryptocurrency and credit card data. Water Orthrus has been linked to the Scranos campaign reported in 2019.
Threat Analysis
Water Orthrus is a known-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of unknown activity patterns.
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Quick Facts
TypeAPT / Threat Group
Aliases1
SourceMalpedia
Also Known As
Water Orthrus
Research Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.