RCS

aliases

Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Malware family tracked by Malpedia. ID: win.rcs

Threat Analysis

RCS is a known-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of unknown activity patterns.

Intelligence Reports Mentioning RCS

End‑to‑End Encrypted RCS Messaging Arrives Across iPhone and Android

Infosecurity Magazine· May 12, 2026

iOS 26.5 Brings Default End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messaging Between iPhone and Android

The Hacker News· May 12, 2026

Apple Tests End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messaging in iOS 26.4 Developer Beta

The Hacker News· Feb 17, 2026

External References

→http://blogs.360.cn/post/APT-C-34_Golden_Falcon.html

→http://contagiodump.blogspot.com/2012/12/aug-2012-w32crisis-and-osxcrisis-jar.html

→https://blog.google/threat-analysis-group/google-tag-coldriver-russian-phishing-malware

→https://blog.google/threat-analysis-group/google-tag-coldriver-russian-phishing-malware/

→https://media.kasperskycontenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/43/2018/03/07170728/Guerrero-Saade-Raiu-VB2017.pdf

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group

Aliases4

Also Known As

win.rcsCrisisRCSRemote Control System

External Intelligence

Malpedia: win.rcs

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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