APT / THREAT GROUP

EVILNUM

aliases

Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

According proofpoint, EvilNum is a backdoor that can be used for data theft or to load additional payloads. The malware includes multiple interesting components to evade detection and modify infection paths based on identified antivirus software.

Threat Analysis

EVILNUM 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://docs.broadcom.com/doc/ransom-and-malware-attacks-on-financial-services-institutions

→https://github.com/eset/malware-ioc/tree/master/evilnum

→https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/lryl3a65uIz1AwZcfuzp1A

→https://stairwell.com/resources/technical-analysis-the-silent-torrent-of-vilerat/

→https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/cardinal-rat-sins-again-targets-israeli-fin-tech-firms/

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group

Aliases3

Also Known As

win.evilnumEVILNUMjs.evilnum

External Intelligence

Malpedia: win.evilnum

Research Links

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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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