APT / THREAT GROUP
BabyShark
3
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026
Intelligence Profile
BabyShark is Microsoft Visual Basic (VB) script-based malware family first seen in November 2018. The malware is launched by executing the first stage HTA from a remote location, thus it can be delivered via different file types including PE files as well as malicious documents. It exfiltrates system information to C2 server, maintains persistence on the system, and waits for further instruction from the operator
Threat Analysis
BabyShark 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
BabySharkwin.babysharkLATEOP
External Intelligence
Malpedia: win.babysharkResearch Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.