HOMETHREATSROMCOM RAT
APT / THREAT GROUP💰 FINANCIALHIGH

ROMCOM RAT

5
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Unit 42 observed threat actor Tropical Scorpius using this RAT in operations where also Cuba ransomware was deployed.

Threat Analysis

ROMCOM RAT is a high-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of financial.

Financially motivated threat actors like ROMCOM RAT prioritize monetary gain through methods such as ransomware deployment, banking trojans, cryptocurrency theft, BEC scams, or credential harvesting for resale on underground markets.

With high sophistication, ROMCOM RAT is capable of targeted intrusions using adapted commodity tools alongside custom implants, maintaining operational security and evading standard detection mechanisms.

External References

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group
Motivation💰 financial
Sophisticationhigh
Aliases5

Also Known As

SingleCamperSnipBotROMCOM RATwin.romcom_ratPEAPOD

External Intelligence

Malpedia: win.romcom_rat

Research Links

Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.