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
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly in Cybersecurity – Week 25
SentinelOne Blog· Jun 19, 2026
Majority of Internet-Accessible REDCap Servers Outdated
SecurityWeek· Jun 18, 2026
Chinese Hackers Abused Google Workspace Rules to Steal Research and Defense Emails
The Hacker News· Jun 15, 2026
Chinese hackers breach REDCap servers, steal medical research
BleepingComputer· Jun 15, 2026
External References
Quick Facts
TypeAPT / Threat Group
Aliases2
Also Known As
win.redcapRedCap
External Intelligence
Malpedia: win.redcapResearch Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.