HOMETHREATSWastedLoader
APT / THREAT GROUP💰 FINANCIALHIGH

WastedLoader

2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

This malware looks similar to WastedLocker, but the ransomware component is missing.

Threat Analysis

WastedLoader 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 WastedLoader 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, WastedLoader 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

win.wastedloaderWastedLoader

External Intelligence

Malpedia: win.wastedloader

Research Links

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