APT / THREAT GROUP
danbot
2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026
Intelligence Profile
Danbot is a backdoor malware that is originally written in C#. Recent versions of Danbot are written in C++. Danbot is capable of giving a remote attacker remote access features such as running a cmd command, upload and download files, move and copy files. The backdoor commands are transmitted by either using HTTP or DNS protocols. The commands are encapsulated in an XML file that gets stored in disk. Danbot's backdoor component picks up the XML file where it decodes and decrypts the commands.
Threat Analysis
danbot 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
danbotwin.danbot
External Intelligence
Malpedia: win.danbotResearch Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.