APT / THREAT GROUP💰 FINANCIALHIGH

Umbral

2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Umbral is a data-stealing Trojan that targets Windows systems. It spreads through phishing emails and malicious attachments. Once installed, Umbral can steal a variety of data, including usernames, passwords, online banking credentials, and confidential files. It can also change computer settings and execute harmful commands. Umbral is a serious security threat and should be removed immediately if found.

Threat Analysis

Umbral is a high-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of financial.

Financially motivated threat actors like Umbral prioritize monetary gain through methods such as ransomware deployment, banking trojans, cryptocurrency theft, BEC scams, or credential harvesting for resale on underground markets.

With high sophistication, Umbral is capable of targeted intrusions using adapted commodity tools alongside custom implants, maintaining operational security and evading standard detection mechanisms.

External References

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group
Motivation💰 financial
Sophisticationhigh
Aliases2

Also Known As

Umbralwin.umbral

External Intelligence

Malpedia: win.umbral

Research Links

Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.