Threat Actor Profile
Vampire Spider Threat Actor Profile
Vampire Spider, an emerging cyber threat actor, is known for its role as a malware tool vendor facilitating other cybercriminals. Since gaining public notice around 2023, it has developed and licensed tools like Strigoi Master and services such as RegXploit to enable malware deployment. Their primary focus appears to be profit-driven through the commercialization of ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS).
Threat Actor Profile
Vampire Spider Threat Actor Profile
Country of Origin
There is no confirmed attribution for Vampire Spider’s country of origin as of now. Based on the nature of their tools and services and lack of evidence pointing to state-sponsored activities, they are presumed to operate within an organized cybercrime ecosystem, potentially originating from regions known for active cybercriminal marketplaces.
Members
There is no specific information regarding the number of members or group size of Vampire Spider. It is unclear whether they function as a collective team, a single threat actor, or operate in collaboration with other groups.
Leadership
The leadership structure of Vampire Spider remains unknown. No known aliases or identified individuals are linked to the group, which aligns with their operations as a behind-the-scenes vendor within the cybercrime space.
Vampire Spider TTPs
Tactics
Vampire Spider primarily operates with the goal of monetizing the cybercriminal ecosystem. Their main business model involves offering tools and services that allow other actors to initiate malware-based campaigns with reduced technical barriers.
Techniques
Key techniques include the development and licensing of tools like Strigoi Master, which enables users to build Java-based Remote Access Trojans (RATs) such as STRRAT. Additionally, they offer RegXploit, a service that generates .reg file-based malware downloaders, designed for easy malware deployment.
Procedures
Vampire Spider’s procedures are centered around creating and selling malware tools such as STRRAT and enabling third-party actors to distribute malware using these services. Their tools simplify malware campaigns, offering capabilities like remote access, persistence, and payload delivery.
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Notable Cyberattacks
There are no widely documented direct attacks carried out by Vampire Spider itself, as they primarily operate as a vendor service. However, malware created through their tools, such as STRRAT, has been observed in phishing campaigns designed to compromise systems globally.
Law Enforcement & Arrests
There are no recorded operations or arrests directly associated with Vampire Spider. This suggests that their anonymity and low-profile, vendor-like status make them a challenging target for law enforcement
How to Defend Against
Monitor STRRAT/Strigoi-based indicators using antivirus and behavioral monitoring tools to identify and flag anomalies.
Restrict .reg file execution and filter registry script policies to mitigate RegXploit-based attacks.
Harden user privileges by limiting administrative access to reduce the impact of deployed malware.
Implement phishing protections, including user security awareness training and email attachment scanning, to prevent malware delivery at its origin.
Utilize threat intelligence sharing networks to stay informed on emerging indicators and trends linked to Vampire Spider’s tools.
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