ROLLCOAST
Intelligence Profile
ROLLCOAST is a ransomware program that encrypts files on logical drives attached to a system. ROLLCOAST is a Dynamic Linked Library (DLL) with no named exports. When observed by Mandiant it uniquely had only one ordinal export 0x01. This suggested the sample was designed to avoid detection and be invoked within memory, possibly through BEACON provided to affiliates. Incident responders working on similar intrusions should capture memory for analysis.
Threat Analysis
ROLLCOAST is a malware family tracked by threat intelligence researchers and catalogued in the Malpedia dataset. It represents a distinct malicious software lineage with identifiable code characteristics, behaviors, and victimology.
The group's espionage-oriented operations suggest a state-sponsored or state-aligned mandate, typically focused on stealing intellectual property, government secrets, or military intelligence. Targets are usually selected for strategic value rather than financial gain.
Classified as an advanced threat actor, ROLLCOAST likely develops or acquires zero-day exploits, employs custom malware toolchains, and demonstrates long-term persistence capabilities — hallmarks of a well-resourced operation consistent with nation-state backing.