APT / THREAT GROUP
CloudScout
2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026
Intelligence Profile
According to ESET Research, CloudScout is a toolset is capable of retrieving data from various cloud services by leveraging stolen web session cookies. Through a plugin, CloudScout works seamlessly with MgBot, Evasive Panda’s signature malware framework.
Threat Analysis
CloudScout 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
Aliases2
Also Known As
win.cloud_scoutCloudScout
External Intelligence
Malpedia: win.cloud_scoutResearch Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.