scanbox

aliases

Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Malware family tracked by Malpedia. ID: js.scanbox

Threat Analysis

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

External References

→http://resources.infosecinstitute.com/scanbox-framework/

→https://nattothoughts.substack.com/p/reconnaissance-scanning-tools-used

→https://www.alienvault.com/blogs/labs-research/scanbox-a-reconnaissance-framework-used-on-watering-hole-attacks

→https://www.proofpoint.com/us/blog/threat-insight/chasing-currents-espionage-south-china-sea

→https://www.proofpoint.com/us/blog/threat-insight/ta413-leverages-new-friarfox-browser-extension-target-gmail-accounts-global

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group

Aliases2

Also Known As

scanboxjs.scanbox

External Intelligence

Malpedia: js.scanbox

Research Links

MITRE ATT&CK VirusTotal Google (news) Twitter/X search

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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