HOMETHREATSEl Machete APT Backdoor Dropper
APT / THREAT GROUP

El Machete APT Backdoor Dropper

2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

This dropper masquerades itself as Adobe software, titled as Adobe.msi. It is used to executes the python written Backdoor used by this threat actor.

Threat Analysis

El Machete APT Backdoor Dropper 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.elmachete_dropper_2022El Machete APT Backdoor Dropper

External Intelligence

Malpedia: win.elmachete_dropper_2022

Research Links

Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.