HOMETHREATSHeadCrab
APT / THREAT GROUP

HeadCrab

2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Malware family tracked by Malpedia. ID: elf.headcrab

Threat Analysis

HeadCrab 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://www.aquasec.com/blog/headcrab-2-0-evolving-threat-in-redis-malware-landscape/
→https://www.aquasec.com/blog/headcrab-attacks-servers-worldwide-with-novel-state-of-art-redis-malware/

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group
Aliases2

Also Known As

HeadCrabelf.headcrab

External Intelligence

Malpedia: elf.headcrab

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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