APT / THREAT GROUP
GammaLoad
2
aliases
Last seen:Jun 21, 2026
Intelligence Profile
According to HarfangLab, GammaLoad is a second-stage VBScript/HTA payload that serves as a persistent beacon and downloader for the next payload. It runs in a two-layer VBScript framework, with an outer installer enabling RunOnce-style persistence and the inner layer using MSXML2.XMLHTTP to beacon to its C2 over Cloudflare-proxied infrastructure.
Threat Analysis
GammaLoad 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
GammaLoadvbs.gammaload
External Intelligence
Malpedia: vbs.gammaloadResearch Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.