APT / THREAT GROUP

3snake

2
aliases
Last seen:May 6, 2026

Intelligence Profile

3snake can be used to read and extract memory from sshd and sudo system calls which utilize password based authentication. 3snake does not write to the memory of the traced process but instead spawns a new process for the command to extract strings related to password based authentication.

Threat Analysis

3snake is a known-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of unknown activity patterns.

External References

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group
Aliases2

Also Known As

3snakeelf.3snake

External Intelligence

Malpedia: elf.3snake

Research Links

Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.