APT / THREAT GROUP

neshta

aliases

Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Neshta is a 2005 Belarusian file infector virus written in Delphi. The name of the virus comes from the Belarusian word "nesta" meaning "something."

Threat Analysis

neshta 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://threatvector.cylance.com/en_us/home/threat-spotlight-neshta-file-infector-endures.html

→https://web.archive.org/web/20220119114002/https:/www.virusradar.com/en/Win32_Neshta.A/description

→https://www.mandiant.com/resources/pe-file-infecting-malware-ot

→https://www.virusbulletin.com/virusbulletin/2014/08/bird-s-nest

→https://www.virusradar.com/en/Win32_Neshta.A/description

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group

Aliases2

Also Known As

win.neshtaneshta

External Intelligence

Malpedia: win.neshta

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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