HOMETHREATSClambling
APT / THREAT GROUP

Clambling

2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Clambling was discovered by Trend Micro and TalentJump. It is a custom malware used by an actor they refer to as DRBControl, which targets gambling and betting companies in Southeast Asia. One version of Clambling uses Dropbox as C&C channel to hide its communication.

Threat Analysis

Clambling 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://documents.trendmicro.com/assets/white_papers/wp-uncovering-DRBcontrol.pdf
→https://shared-public-reports.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/APT27+turns+to+ransomware.pdf
→https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinas-apt-hackers-move-to-ransomware-attacks/

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group
Aliases2

Also Known As

Clamblingwin.clambling

External Intelligence

Malpedia: win.clambling

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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