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_2022Research Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.