Security News > 2023 > February > PureCrypter malware hits govt orgs with ransomware, info-stealers
A threat actor has been targeting government entities with PureCrypter malware downloader that has been seen delivering multiple information stealers and ransomware strains.
"The campaign was found to have delivered several types of malware including Redline Stealer, AgentTesla, Eternity, Blackmoon and Philadelphia Ransomware," the researchers say.
According to the researchers, the observed PureCrypter campaign targeted multiple government organization in the Asia-Pacific and North America regions.
PureCrypter is a.NET-based malware downloader first seen in the wild in March 2021.
AgentTesla is a.NET malware family that has been used by cybercriminals for the last eight years.
Menlo Security believes that the threat actor behind the PureCrypter campaign is not a major one but it is worth monitoring its activity due to targeting government entities.