APT / THREAT GROUP
VictoryGate
2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026
Intelligence Profile
VictoryGate was the name of a cryptomining botnet, which was disrupted by ESET researchers in April 2020. The used malware itself was also referred to as VictoryGate. It was spotted in May 2019 and targeted mainly Latin American users, specifically, Peru (Criptonizando states 90% of the botnet publication residing there). Both public and private sectors were targeted.
This cryptojacking malware was specialized in Monero (XRM) cryptocurrency. VictoryGate shows very strong code overlap with win.orchard.
Threat Analysis
VictoryGate 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
VictoryGatewin.victorygate
External Intelligence
Malpedia: win.victorygateResearch Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.