APT / THREAT GROUP

RedCap

2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

According to Trend Micro, this backdoor receives valid domain credentials as an argument and uses it to log on to the Exchange Server and use it for data exfiltration purposes. The main function of this stage is to take the stolen password from the argument and send it to the attackers as an attachment in an email. We also observed that the threat actors relay these emails via government Exchange Servers using vaild accounts with stolen passwords.

Threat Analysis

RedCap 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 RedCap

External References

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group
Aliases2

Also Known As

win.redcapRedCap

External Intelligence

Malpedia: win.redcap

Research Links

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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