APT / THREAT GROUP💰 FINANCIALHIGH
Venomous
2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026
Intelligence Profile
Ransomware written in Python and delivered as compiled executable created using PyInstaller.
Threat Analysis
Venomous 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 Venomous 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, Venomous is capable of targeted intrusions using adapted commodity tools alongside custom implants, maintaining operational security and evading standard detection mechanisms.
Intelligence Reports Mentioning Venomous
The Gentlemen Ransomware Claims 478 Victims, Can Spread Like a Worm
The Hacker News· Jun 11, 2026
Fake SSA Emails Drive Venomous#Helper Phishing Campaign
Infosecurity Magazine· May 5, 2026
Phishing Campaign Hits 80+ Orgs Using SimpleHelp and ScreenConnect RMM Tools
The Hacker News· May 4, 2026
External References
Quick Facts
TypeAPT / Threat Group
Motivation💰 financial
Sophisticationhigh
Aliases2
Also Known As
Venomouspy.venomous
External Intelligence
Malpedia: py.venomousResearch Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.