HOMETHREATSBEARDSHELL
APT / THREAT GROUP

BEARDSHELL

2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

According to CERT-UA, this is a malware developed using the C++ programming language. It provides capabilities for downloading, decryption (chacha20-poly150) and performing PowerShell scripts, as well as uploading the command's results.

Threat Analysis

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

Intelligence Reports Mentioning BEARDSHELL

APT28 Uses BEARDSHELL and COVENANT Malware to Spy on Ukrainian Military
The Hacker News· Mar 10, 2026

External References

→https://blog.sekoia.io/apt28-operation-phantom-net-voxel/
→https://cert.gov.ua/article/6284080
→https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/sednit-reloaded-back-trenches/

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group
Aliases2

Also Known As

win.beardshellBEARDSHELL

External Intelligence

Malpedia: win.beardshell

Research Links

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