APT / THREAT GROUP💰 FINANCIALHIGH

Z3

3
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Ransomware.

Threat Analysis

Z3 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 Z3 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, Z3 is capable of targeted intrusions using adapted commodity tools alongside custom implants, maintaining operational security and evading standard detection mechanisms.

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group
Motivation💰 financial
Sophisticationhigh
Aliases3

Also Known As

Z3enc RansomwareZ3win.z3

External Intelligence

Malpedia: win.z3

Research Links

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