Coper
Intelligence Profile
Coper is an Android banking trojan and RAT descended from ExobotCompact, itself a rewrite of Exobot. It uses a modular architecture, a multi-stage infection chain and (in some variants) a DGA. First observed in Colombia, it has since spread to Europe.
Threat Analysis
Coper is a high-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of financial.
Financially motivated threat actors like Coper prioritize monetary gain through methods such as ransomware deployment, banking trojans, cryptocurrency theft, BEC scams, or credential harvesting for resale on underground markets.
With high sophistication, Coper is capable of targeted intrusions using adapted commodity tools alongside custom implants, maintaining operational security and evading standard detection mechanisms.