Stantinko

aliases

Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Malware family tracked by Malpedia. ID: elf.stantinko

Threat Analysis

Stantinko 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://www.intezer.com/blog/cloud-security/top-linux-cloud-threats-of-2020/

→https://www.intezer.com/blog/research/stantinkos-proxy-after-your-apache-server/

→https://www.welivesecurity.com/2017/07/20/stantinko-massive-adware-campaign-operating-covertly-since-2012/

→https://www.welivesecurity.com/2019/11/26/stantinko-botnet-adds-cryptomining-criminal-activities/

→https://www.welivesecurity.com/2020/03/19/stantinko-new-cryptominer-unique-obfuscation-techniques/

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group

Aliases2

Also Known As

Stantinkoelf.stantinko

External Intelligence

Malpedia: elf.stantinko

Research Links

MITRE ATT&CK VirusTotal Google (news) Twitter/X search

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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