APT / THREAT GROUP
Scout
2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026
Intelligence Profile
A downloader that uses Windows messages to control its execution flow.
Threat Analysis
Scout 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 Scout
Infosecurity Europe: Raise Security Concerns with Procurement Now, Because Quantum Can’t Wait
Infosecurity Magazine· Jun 4, 2026
Hundreds of Internet-Facing VNC Servers Expose ICS/OT
SecurityWeek· Apr 29, 2026
22 BRIDGE:BREAK Flaws Expose Thousands of Lantronix and Silex Serial-to-IP Converters
The Hacker News· Apr 21, 2026
Serial-to-IP Converter Flaws Expose OT and Healthcare Systems to Hacking
SecurityWeek· Apr 20, 2026
Commercial AI Models Show Rapid Gains in Vulnerability Research
Infosecurity Magazine· Apr 17, 2026
Zero-Click FreeScout Bug Enables Remote Code Execution
Infosecurity Magazine· Mar 5, 2026
Mail2Shell zero-click attack lets hackers hijack FreeScout mail servers
BleepingComputer· Mar 4, 2026
Critical FreeScout Vulnerability Leads to Full Server Compromise
SecurityWeek· Mar 4, 2026
External References
Quick Facts
TypeAPT / Threat Group
Aliases2
Also Known As
win.scoutScout
External Intelligence
Malpedia: win.scoutResearch Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.