APT / THREAT GROUP💰 FINANCIALHIGH

KEKW

3
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Ransomware.

Threat Analysis

KEKW is a high-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of financial.

Financially motivated threat actors like KEKW prioritize monetary gain through methods such as ransomware deployment, banking trojans, cryptocurrency theft, BEC scams, or credential harvesting for resale on underground markets.

With high sophistication, KEKW is capable of targeted intrusions using adapted commodity tools alongside custom implants, maintaining operational security and evading standard detection mechanisms.

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group
Motivation💰 financial
Sophisticationhigh
Aliases3

Also Known As

KEKW-LockerKEKWwin.kekw

External Intelligence

Malpedia: win.kekw

Research Links

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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