HOMETHREATSAngry Likho
APT / THREAT GROUP🕵️ ESPIONAGEADVANCED

Angry Likho

🇷🇺Russia-attributed
1
campaigns
2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Angry Likho is an APT group that has been active since 2023, primarily targeting large organizations and government agencies in Russia and Belarus. Their attacks typically involve spear-phishing emails with malicious attachments, such as RAR archives, and utilize a known payload, the Lumma stealer, for data exfiltration. The group employs a compact infrastructure and has been linked to espionage activities, particularly in sectors like aviation and pharmaceuticals. Their operations have shown a focus on collecting sensitive information, including cryptowallet files and user credentials.

Threat Analysis

Angry Likho is a advanced-sophistication threat actor attributed to Russia, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of espionage.

The group's espionage-oriented operations suggest a state-sponsored or state-aligned mandate, typically focused on stealing intellectual property, government secrets, or military intelligence. Targets are usually selected for strategic value rather than financial gain.

Classified as an advanced threat actor, Angry Likho likely develops or acquires zero-day exploits, employs custom malware toolchains, and demonstrates long-term persistence capabilities — hallmarks of a well-resourced operation consistent with nation-state backing.

Known Campaigns

Angry Likho — Active Operations March 2026

Angry Likho is a espionage threat actor attributed to Russia. Angry Likho is an APT group that has been active since 2023, primarily targeting large organizations and government agencies in Russia and Belarus. Their attacks typically involve spear-phishing emails with malicious attachments, such as RAR archives, and utilize a known payload,...

ACTIVEHIGH2026

External References

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group
Motivation🕵️ espionage
Sophisticationadvanced
Origin🇷🇺 Russia
Aliases2
SourceMalpedia

Also Known As

Angry LikhoSticky Werewolf

Research Links

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