APT / THREAT GROUP
Varenyky
2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026
Intelligence Profile
In May 2019, ESET researchers observed a spike in ESET telemetry data regarding malware targeting France. After further investigations, they identified malware that distributes various types of spam. One of them is leading to a survey that redirects to a dodgy smartphone promotion while the other is a sextortion campaign. The spam targets the users of Orange S.A., a French ISP.
Threat Analysis
Varenyky is a known-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of unknown activity patterns.
External References
Quick Facts
TypeAPT / Threat Group
Aliases2
Also Known As
win.varenykyVarenyky
External Intelligence
Malpedia: win.varenykyResearch Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.