APT / THREAT GROUP
FakeUpdateRU
2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026
Intelligence Profile
FakeUpdateRU is a malicious JavaScript code injected into compromised websites to deliver further malware using the drive-by download technique. The malicious code displays a copy of the Google Chrome web browser download page and redirects the user to the download of a next-stage payload.
Threat Analysis
FakeUpdateRU 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
FakeUpdateRUjs.fakeupdateru
External Intelligence
Malpedia: js.fakeupdateruResearch Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.