APT / THREAT GROUP
AirDropBot
3
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026
Intelligence Profile
AirDropBot is used to create a DDoS botnet. It spreads as a worm, currently targeting Linksys routers. Backdoor and other bot functionality is present in this family. Development seems to be ongoing.
Threat Analysis
AirDropBot 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
Aliases3
Also Known As
AirDropBotelf.airdropCloudBot
External Intelligence
Malpedia: elf.airdropResearch Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.