Cannon

aliases

Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Malware family tracked by Malpedia. ID: win.cannon

Threat Analysis

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

External References

→https://researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/2018/11/unit42-sofacy-continues-global-attacks-wheels-new-cannon-trojan/

→https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/atoms/fighting-ursa/

→https://www.vkremez.com/2018/11/lets-learn-in-depth-on-sofacy-canon.html

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group

Aliases2

Also Known As

Cannonwin.cannon

External Intelligence

Malpedia: win.cannon

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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