HOPLIGHT

aliases

Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Malware family tracked by Malpedia. ID: win.hoplight

Threat Analysis

HOPLIGHT 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://blog.lexfo.fr/ressources/Lexfo-WhitePaper-The_Lazarus_Constellation.pdf

→https://labs.sentinelone.com/dprk-hidden-cobra-update-north-korean-malicious-cyber-activity/

→https://researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/2017/08/unit42-blockbuster-saga-continues/

→https://securelist.com/apt-trends-report-q2-2019/91897/

→https://ti.qianxin.com/uploads/2020/02/13/cb78386a082f465f259b37dae5df4884.pdf

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group

Aliases3

Also Known As

HANGMANHOPLIGHTwin.hoplight

External Intelligence

Malpedia: win.hoplight

Research Links

MITRE ATT&CK VirusTotal Google (news) Twitter/X search

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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