HOMETHREATSPterois
APT / THREAT GROUP

Pterois

2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

According to Seqrite, this is a loader for a follow-up side-loaded and in memory-staged Cobalt Strike Beacon. It uses API hashing (SDBM) and pulls the next stage from Google Drive using hardcoded access credentials.

Threat Analysis

Pterois 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://www.seqrite.com/blog/swan-vector-apt-targeting-taiwan-japan-dll-implants/

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group
Aliases2

Also Known As

Pteroiswin.pterois

External Intelligence

Malpedia: win.pterois

Research Links

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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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