DROPSHOT

aliases

Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Malware family tracked by Malpedia. ID: win.dropshot

Threat Analysis

DROPSHOT 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://www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2017/09/apt33-insights-into-iranian-cyber-espionage.html

→https://www.megabeets.net/decrypting-dropshot-with-radare2-and-cutter-part-1/

→https://www.megabeets.net/decrypting-dropshot-with-radare2-and-cutter-part-2/

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group

Aliases2

Also Known As

DROPSHOTwin.dropshot

External Intelligence

Malpedia: win.dropshot

Research Links

MITRE ATT&CK VirusTotal Google (news) Twitter/X search

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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