HOMETHREATSSMOKEDHAM
APT / THREAT GROUP

SMOKEDHAM

2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

According to Mandiant, SMOKEDHAM is dropped through a powershell script that contains the (C#) source code for this backdoor, which is stored in an encrypted variable. The dropper dynamically defines a cmdlet and .NET class for the backdoor, meaning the compiled code is only found in memory.

Threat Analysis

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

External References

→https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/burrowing-your-way-into-vpns
→https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/darkside-affiliate-supply-chain-software-compromise
→https://research.cert.orangecyberdefense.com/smokedham/smoking_out_an_affiliate.pdf
→https://www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2021/06/darkside-affiliate-supply-chain-software-compromise.html
→https://www.mandiant.com/resources/burrowing-your-way-into-vpns

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group
Aliases2

Also Known As

win.smokedhamSMOKEDHAM

External Intelligence

Malpedia: win.smokedham

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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