WIZARD SPIDER

    RussiaUnknown

    Observation period

    64

    Techniques

    0

    Reports

    Latest observed activity
    No dated reports available
    First observed
    —

    Profile

    Wizard Spider is reportedly associated with Grim Spider and Lunar Spider. The WIZARD SPIDER threat group is the Russia-based operator of the TrickBot banking malware. This group represents a growing criminal enterprise of which GRIM SPIDER appears to be a subset. The LUNAR SPIDER threat group is the Eastern European-based operator and developer of the commodity banking malware called BokBot (aka IcedID), which was first observed in April 2017. The BokBot malware provides LUNAR SPIDER affiliates with a variety of capabilities to enable credential theft and wire fraud, through the use of webinjects and a malware distribution function. GRIM SPIDER is a sophisticated eCrime group that has been operating the Ryuk ransomware since August 2018, targeting large organizations for a high-ransom return. This methodology, known as “big game hunting,” signals a shift in operations for WIZARD SPIDER, a criminal enterprise of which GRIM SPIDER appears to be a cell. The WIZARD SPIDER threat group, known as the Russia-based operator of the TrickBot banking malware, had focused primarily on wire fraud in the past.

    Relevance for Germany, Austria and Switzerland

    high

    Assessment based on target countries according to MISP Galaxy (CFR Cyber Operations Tracker).

    Target sectors according to source

    • Defense
    • Financial
    • Government
    • Healthcare
    • Telecommunications

    Target countries according to source Australia, Bahamas, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Ukraine, United States

    Aliases

    • TEMP.MixMaster
    • GOLD BLACKBURN
    • FIN12
    • Periwinkle Tempest
    • DEV-0193
    • Storm-0193
    • Trickbot LLC
    • UNC2053
    • Pistachio Tempest
    • DEV-0237
    • Storm-0230

    MITRE ATT&CK techniques

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