APT / THREAT GROUP
Phorpiex
6
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026
Intelligence Profile
Proofpoint describes Phorpiex/Trik as a SDBot fork (thus IRC-based) that has been used to distribute GandCrab, Pushdo, Pony, and coinminers. The name Trik is derived from PDB strings.
Threat Analysis
Phorpiex 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
Aliases6
Also Known As
phorphiexwin.phorpiexPhorpiexTldrTwizTTrik
External Intelligence
Malpedia: win.phorpiexResearch Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.