APT / THREAT GROUP
QUICKMUTE
2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026
Intelligence Profile
QuickMute is a malware developed using the C/C++ programming language. Functionally provides download, RC4 decryption, and in-memory launch of the payload (waiting for a PE file with the export function "HttpsVictimMain"). To communicate with the management server, a number of protocols are provided, in particular: TCP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS.
Threat Analysis
QUICKMUTE 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
QUICKMUTEwin.quickmute
External Intelligence
Malpedia: win.quickmuteResearch Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.