News report

New Latrodectus malware replaces IcedID in network breaches

BleepingComputer, April 4, 2024. Operator continuity from IcedID to Latrodectus: Proofpoint and Team Cymru believe the developers of IcedID created Latrodectus, based on shared infrastructure and operational overlaps..

Source type: News report
Published: April 4, 2024
Research grade: S2
Used in entries: 1

Bibliographic record

Publisher: BleepingComputer
Published: April 4, 2024
Source type: News report
Research grade: Source grade S2
Language: English
Official record: Not an official publication
Address: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-latrodectus-malware-replaces-icedid-in-network-breaches/
What it supports: Operator continuity from IcedID to Latrodectus: Proofpoint and Team Cymru believe the developers of IcedID created Latrodectus, based on shared infrastructure and operational overlaps.
Dataset id: src_bleepingcomputer_latrodectus_replaces_icedid

Research notes

By Bill Toulas.
Published 2024-04-04, before the 29-30 May 2024 Operation Endgame action; it evidences the successor relationship, not a post-takedown first sighting.

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Latrodectus
Rebrand, Operation Endgame wave 1

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