APT / THREAT GROUP

Bandook

3
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Bandook malware is a remote access trojan (RAT) first seen in 2007 and has been active for several years. Written in both Delphi and C++, it was first seen as a commercial RAT developed by a Lebanese creator named PrinceAli. Over the years, several variants of Bandook were leaked online, and the malware became available for public download.

Threat Analysis

Bandook 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

BandokBandookwin.bandook

External Intelligence

Malpedia: win.bandook

Research Links

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