SharpRhino

First seen
2020-06-15 00:00:00
Malware type
rat
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 15:06:15

Targeted industries: government-and-public-sector financial-services

Targeted regions: country_code:us country_code:gb

Context

SharpRhino is a remote access trojan (RAT) primarily used for cyber espionage targeting government and financial services in specific regions. It enables attackers to remotely control infected systems, exfiltrate data, and monitor activities.

Reports & references

  • Trend Micro — Ransomware Spotlight Water Ouroboros (report)
  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Sharp Rhino (report)
  • quorumcyber.com — Sharprhino New Hunters International Rat Identified By Quorum Cyber (report)

External references