APT / THREAT GROUP

SoulSearcher

aliases

Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

SoulSearcher is a second-stage loader responsible for executing the Soul backdoor main module and parsing its configuration. SoulSearcher has multiple variants based on where the configuration and payload are located and on the type of configuration.

Threat Analysis

SoulSearcher 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://research.checkpoint.com/2023/pandas-with-a-soul-chinese-espionage-attacks-against-southeast-asian-government-entities/

→https://www.fortinet.com/blog/threat-research/unraveling-the-evolution-of-the-soul-searcher-malware

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group

Aliases2

Also Known As

win.soulsearcherSoulSearcher

External Intelligence

Malpedia: win.soulsearcher

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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