APT / THREAT GROUP
Kaden
2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026
Intelligence Profile
Kaden is a DDoS botnet that is heavily based on Bashlite/Gafgyt. Next to DDoS capabilities it contains wiper functionality, which currently can not be triggerred (yet).
Threat Analysis
Kaden 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
Kadenelf.kaden
External Intelligence
Malpedia: elf.kadenResearch Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.