Threat Intelligence / Actor / ChainedShark

ChainedShark

As of 2026-07-22, ChainedShark is a Unknown (state-sponsored, targeting China)-nexus threat actor tracked by Threadlinqs Intelligence across 1 threat spanning apt. Also known as Actor240820, ChainedShark APT.

Nation: Unknown (state-sponsored, targeting China) · 1 tracked threat(s) · Categories: APT

Also known as: Actor240820, ChainedShark APT

Tracked threats

ChainedShark APT (Actor240820): State-Sponsored Espionage Targeting Chinese Research Institutions via GrimResource & LinkedShell — MEDIUM

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