TrickBot

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TrickBot is a notorious malware that has been used extensively by cybercriminals to exploit and damage computer systems. It operates as a crimeware-as-a-service platform, infecting systems through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites, often without the user's knowledge. Once inside, it can steal personal information, disrupt operations, or even hold data hostage for ransom. The TrickBot trojan has been linked to multiple high-profile malware and ransomware investigations, including those into RYUK, Trickbot, and Conti, making it a significant threat in the cybersecurity landscape. In a landmark case, Vladimir Dunaev, a 40-year-old developer and one of the masterminds behind the TrickBot trojan, was sentenced to 64 months in prison. His conviction marks a significant victory in the ongoing battle against cybercrime. For many years, Dunaev's crimeware-as-a-service platform was utilized by Russian cybercrime groups to install ransomware and siphon data from victims, causing extensive damage and financial loss. TrickBot's popularity among threat actors over the past years, including APT29, FIN7, RYUK, Trickbot, and Conti, underscores the scale of its impact on global cybersecurity. The sentencing of Dunaev serves as a stern warning to other cybercriminals and highlights the increasing efforts by law enforcement agencies worldwide to tackle such sophisticated cyber threats. Despite this success, continued vigilance and robust cybersecurity measures remain crucial in the face of evolving malware threats.
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Possible Aliases / Cluster overlaps
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IcedID is a possible alias for TrickBot. IcedID is a type of malware, malicious software designed to exploit and damage computer systems. It has been identified in association with various other malwares such as Qakbot, BazarLoader, CobaltStrike, Conti, Gozi, Trickbot, Quantum, Emotet, and Pikabot. The IcedID IntBot Loader (int-bot.dll) is
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Wizard Spider is a possible alias for TrickBot. Wizard Spider, also known as ITG23, DEV-0193, Trickbot Group, Fin12, and Grimspider, is a significant threat actor in the cybercrime landscape. This group has been continually analyzed by IBM Security X-Force researchers for its use of several crypters and is credited with creating the notorious, ev
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Dyreza is a possible alias for TrickBot. Dyreza, also known as Dyre, is a sophisticated banking trojan malware that has garnered significant attention over the past several years. This malicious software is designed to exploit and damage computer systems, often infecting them through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites without user k
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GOLD BLACKBURN is a possible alias for TrickBot. GOLD BLACKBURN is a threat actor known for its malicious cyber activities, including the operation of the TrickBot malware. This group has been observed in numerous ransomware incidents, highlighting their significant and ongoing threat to cybersecurity. The methods they employ are sophisticated and
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Bentley is a possible alias for TrickBot. Bentley is a notorious malware that has caused significant harm in the digital world. It's a malicious software designed to exploit and damage computer systems, often infiltrating through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites without the user's knowledge. Once installed, Bentley can steal person
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Associated Malware
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The Emotet Malware is associated with TrickBot. Emotet is a particularly dangerous and insidious type of malware that has reemerged as a significant threat. This malicious software, which infects systems through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites, can steal personal information, disrupt operations, or even hold data for ransom. Emotet-infeUnspecified
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The Conti Malware is associated with TrickBot. Conti is a notorious type of malware, specifically ransomware, that infiltrates computer systems to steal data and disrupt operations. The malicious software often spreads through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites, and once inside, it can hold data hostage for ransom. The Conti ransomware opUnspecified
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The Ryuk Malware is associated with TrickBot. Ryuk is a type of malware known as ransomware, which has been utilized by the threat group ITG23 for several years. This group has been notorious for crypting their malware, with crypters seen in use with other malware such as Trickbot, Emotet, Cobalt Strike, and Ryuk. In 2019, most ransomware invesUnspecified
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The Dyre Malware is associated with TrickBot. Dyre, also known as Dyreza or Dyzap, is a banking Trojan that was initially designed to monitor online banking transactions with the aim of stealing passwords, money, or both. It first emerged in 2009 and 2010, targeting victim bank accounts held at various U.S.-based financial institutions. These iUnspecified
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The QakBot Malware is associated with TrickBot. Qakbot is a potent piece of malware, or malicious software, that infiltrates computer systems through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites. Once installed, it can steal personal information, disrupt operations, or even hold data hostage for ransom. This malware, built by various groups includinUnspecified
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The malware Emotet, Trickbot is associated with TrickBot. Unspecified
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The Bazarloader Malware is associated with TrickBot. BazarLoader is a form of malware that has been utilized extensively by ITG23, a cybercriminal group. This harmful software infiltrates systems via suspicious downloads, emails, or websites, potentially stealing personal information, disrupting operations, or holding data for ransom. ITG23 has used BUnspecified
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The Bumblebee Malware is associated with TrickBot. Bumblebee is a type of malware that has been linked to ITG23, a cybercriminal group known for its use of crypters such as Emotet, IcedID, Qakbot, Bumblebee, and Gozi. Distributed via phishing campaigns or compromised websites, Bumblebee enables the delivery and execution of further payloads. The samUnspecified
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The Smokeloader Malware is associated with TrickBot. Smokeloader is a malicious software (malware) that has been utilized by threat actors, specifically Phobos actors, to embed ransomware as a hidden payload. This malware, acting as a loader for other malware, infects systems through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites, often without the victim'Unspecified
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The Hive Malware is associated with TrickBot. Hive is a malicious software (malware) known for its ransomware capabilities, which has been highly active in numerous countries, including the US. This malware infects systems often through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites, disrupting operations and stealing personal information. Notably, Unspecified
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The Dridex Malware is associated with TrickBot. Dridex is a notorious malware, specifically a banking Trojan, designed to exploit and damage computer systems, often infiltrating through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites. This malicious software was primarily used by the Russian cybercriminal group, Evil Corp, founded in 2014. The group taUnspecified
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The Bazarbackdoor Malware is associated with TrickBot. BazarBackdoor is a type of malware developed by ITG23, first identified in April 2020. It is commonly distributed via contact forms on corporate websites, bypassing regular phishing emails, which makes it harder to detect. The malware is often associated with BazarLoader, both of which were used extUnspecified
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The Royal Ransomware Malware is associated with TrickBot. The Royal Ransomware, a harmful malware program designed to exploit and damage computer systems, operated from September 2022 through June 2023. It employed multi-threaded encryption to disrupt operations and hold data hostage for ransom. The ransomware was primarily disseminated through suspicious Unspecified
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The Netwalker Malware is associated with TrickBot. NetWalker is a highly profitable ransomware kit, known for its ability to disable antivirus software on Windows 10 systems and encrypt files, adding a random extension to the encrypted ones. Once executed, it disrupts operations and can even hold data hostage for ransom. It has been observed that NeUnspecified
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The Anchor Malware is associated with TrickBot. Anchor is a type of malware, a malicious software designed to exploit and damage computer systems. It often infiltrates systems through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites, and can lead to theft of personal information, disruption of operations, or even ransom attacks on data. Anchor has been Unspecified
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The Akira Malware is associated with TrickBot. Akira is a notorious malware, specifically a ransomware, that has been active since April 2023. It utilizes dual extortion tactics to compromise various industries, as outlined in a technical analysis shared by cybersecurity researchers. The ransomware's modus operandi includes stealing sensitive daUnspecified
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The Cobaltstrike Malware is associated with TrickBot. CobaltStrike is a type of malware, or malicious software, that infiltrates systems to exploit and damage them. It can gain access via suspicious downloads, emails, or websites and then steal personal information, disrupt operations, or hold data for ransom. CobaltStrike has been observed in conjunctUnspecified
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The malware Trickbot’s is associated with TrickBot. Unspecified
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The Lockbit Malware is associated with TrickBot. LockBit is a notorious malware that operates on a ransomware-as-a-service model, which has been responsible for significant cyber attacks across the globe. One of its most high-profile targets was Boeing, from whom the LockBit gang claimed to have stolen data. This incident not only disrupted operatUnspecified
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Associated Threat Actors
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The Trickbot Group Threat Actor is associated with TrickBot. The Trickbot Group, also known as ITG23, Wizard Spider, and DEV-0193, is a threat actor group notorious for its malicious activities. The group has been consistently analyzed by IBM Security X-Force researchers due to their development and use of several crypters. In the fall of 2020, efforts were mUnspecified
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The ITG23 Threat Actor is associated with TrickBot. ITG23, also known as the Trickbot/Conti syndicate, is a significant threat actor that has been active since 2016 in the East European cybercrime arena. This group is renowned for its use of Reflective DLL Injection code in many of its crypters, with the presence of these crypters on a file sample beUnspecified
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The Conti Ransomware Gang Threat Actor is associated with TrickBot. The Conti ransomware gang, a notorious threat actor in the cybersecurity landscape, has been responsible for extorting at least $180 million globally. The gang is infamous for the HSE cyberattack in 2021 and has been sanctioned by the National Crime Agency (NCA). In late 2021, experts suggested thatUnspecified
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The Hive0106 Threat Actor is associated with TrickBot. Hive0106, also known as TA551, is a notable threat actor recognized for its association with ITG23, another prominent entity in the cybercrime landscape. This partnership has been observed since mid-2021 by X-Force, a cybersecurity firm. Hive0106's primary role is as a distribution affiliate, deliveUnspecified
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The Hive Ransomware Threat Actor is associated with TrickBot. Hive ransomware, a prominent threat actor active in 2022, was known for its widespread malicious activities in numerous countries, including the US. The group's modus operandi involved the use of SharpRhino, which upon execution, established persistence and provided remote access to the attackers, eUnspecified
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The FIN7 Threat Actor is associated with TrickBot. FIN7, also known as Carbanak, Carbon Spider, Cobalt Group, and Navigator Group, is a notorious cybercrime group that has been active since 2012. The group is recognized for its advanced combination of malware and social engineering tactics, having executed numerous successful attacks against global Unspecified
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The Conti Team Threat Actor is associated with TrickBot. The Conti team, a threat actor group known for its malicious activities in the cyber realm, has seen significant developments and transformations over recent years. In September 2022, a splinter group from Conti Team One resurfaced under the name Royal Ransomware, conducting callback phishing attackUnspecified
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The Zeon Threat Actor is associated with TrickBot. Zeon, a known threat actor in the cybersecurity landscape, has been linked to several high-profile ransomware attacks. It was instrumental in crypting SVCReady and CargoBay loaders, observed in Quantum and Royal ransomware attacks respectively. Zeon has also employed third-party ransomware such as BUnspecified
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Associated Vulnerabilities
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The vulnerability CVE-2021-40444 is associated with TrickBot. Unspecified
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