APT / THREAT GROUP
WhiteBird
2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026
Intelligence Profile
According to Dr.Web, WhiteBird is a backdoor written in C++ and designed to operate in both 32-bit and 64-bit Microsoft Windows operating systems. The configuration is encrypted with a single byte XOR key. An interesting feature is that the malware can be restricted to operate only within certain "working_hours" with a granularity of one minute.
Threat Analysis
WhiteBird 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
WhiteBirdwin.whitebird
External Intelligence
Malpedia: win.whitebirdResearch Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.