APT / THREAT GROUP💰 FINANCIALHIGH
Mars
3
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026
Intelligence Profile
Ransomware written in Delphi.
Threat Analysis
Mars 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 Mars 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, Mars is capable of targeted intrusions using adapted commodity tools alongside custom implants, maintaining operational security and evading standard detection mechanisms.
Intelligence Reports Mentioning Mars
Cyber is the Number One Global “People Risk,” Says Marsh
Infosecurity Magazine· Apr 30, 2026
FBI arrests suspect linked to $46M crypto theft from US Marshals
BleepingComputer· Mar 5, 2026
Olympique Marseille confirms 'attempted' cyberattack after data leak
BleepingComputer· Feb 26, 2026
UnsolicitedBooker Targets Central Asian Telecoms With LuciDoor and MarsSnake Backdoors
The Hacker News· Feb 24, 2026
Quick Facts
TypeAPT / Threat Group
Motivation💰 financial
Sophisticationhigh
Aliases3
Also Known As
MarsDecryptwin.marsMars
External Intelligence
Malpedia: win.marsResearch Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.