KeyBoy

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Last seen:May 20, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Malware family tracked by Malpedia. ID: win.keyboy

Threat Analysis

KeyBoy 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.rapid7.com/2013/06/07/keyboy-targeted-attacks-against-vietnam-and-india/

→https://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/tropic-trooper-new-strategy/

→https://citizenlab.ca/2016/11/parliament-keyboy/

→https://www.pwc.co.uk/issues/cyber-security-data-privacy/research/the-keyboys-are-back-in-town.html

→https://www.secureworks.com/research/threat-profiles/bronze-hobart

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group

Aliases3

Also Known As

win.keyboyKeyBoyTSSL

External Intelligence

Malpedia: win.keyboy

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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