APT / THREAT GROUP
Fire Chili
2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026
Intelligence Profile
The purpose of this rootkit/driver is hiding and protecting malicious artifacts from user-mode components(e.g. files, processes, registry keys and network connections).
According to Fortguard Labs, this malware uses Direct Kernel Object Modification (DKOM), which involves undocumented kernel structures and objects, for its operations, why this malware has to rely on specific OS builds.
Threat Analysis
Fire Chili 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.firechiliFire Chili
External Intelligence
Malpedia: win.firechiliResearch Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.