APT / THREAT GROUP
PeaceNotWar
2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026
Intelligence Profile
PeaceNotWar was integrated into the nodejs module node-ipc as a piece of malware/protestware with wiper characteristics. It targets machines with a public IP address located in Russia and Belarus (using geolocation) and overwrites files recursively using a heart emoji.
Threat Analysis
PeaceNotWar 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
js.peacenotwarPeaceNotWar
External Intelligence
Malpedia: js.peacenotwarResearch Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.