Larva-26002
Intelligence Profile
Larva-26002 targets improperly managed MS-SQL servers, exploiting vulnerabilities such as brute force and dictionary attacks. The actor has distributed Trigona and Mimic ransomware, utilizing the Bulk Copy Program for exploitation and installing remote access tools like AnyDesk and Teramind. In their attacks, they also deploy scanner malware, including ICE Cloud Client written in Go and a Rust-based scanner. After compromising systems, they execute commands to gather information about the infected environment.
Threat Analysis
Larva-26002 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 Larva-26002 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, Larva-26002 is capable of targeted intrusions using adapted commodity tools alongside custom implants, maintaining operational security and evading standard detection mechanisms.