APT / THREAT GROUP
CrypticConvo
2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026
Intelligence Profile
CrypticConvo is a dropper trojan which appears to be embedded in an automatic generator framework to deliver the FakeM trojan. According to PaloaltoNetworks CrypticConvo and several additional trojans are believed to be included in a meta framework used by the "Scarlet Mimic" threat actor in order to quickly evade AV systems.
Threat Analysis
CrypticConvo 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
CrypticConvowin.cryptic_convo
External Intelligence
Malpedia: win.cryptic_convoResearch Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.