APT / THREAT GROUP

badflick

aliases

Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

BADFLICK, a backdoor that is capable of modifying the file system, generating a reverse shell, and modifying its command-and-control configuration.

Threat Analysis

badflick is a known-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of unknown activity patterns.

External References

→https://www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2018/03/suspected-chinese-espionage-group-targeting-maritime-and-engineering-industries.html

→https://blog.amossys.fr/badflick-is-not-so-bad.html

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group

Aliases2

Also Known As

win.badflickbadflick

External Intelligence

Malpedia: win.badflick

Research Links

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

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