Banload Trojan (also known as Banload) is a banking trojan active since 2014. Brazilian banking trojan downloader. Key characteristics include: DLL-based loader, banking overlay attacks, targets Brazilian banks.
Overview & Background
Brazilian banking trojan downloader. First identified in 2014, this threat is attributed to eCrime / Brazil.
Threat Assessment
Banload Trojan remains an active threat. Organizations should implement detection rules and monitor for indicators associated with this banking trojan.
- Category: Banking Trojan
- Active since: 2014
- Attribution: eCrime / Brazil
- Also known as: Banload
Technical Analysis
Banload Trojan employs the following capabilities and techniques:
- Dll-Based Loader: Core functionality
- Banking Overlay Attacks: Core functionality
- Targets Brazilian Banks: Core functionality
MITRE ATT&CK Mapping
| Tactic | Technique | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Access | T1566.001 Phishing Attachment | Common delivery vector |
| Execution | T1204.002 Malicious File | User-triggered execution |
| Persistence | T1547.001 Registry Run Keys | Autostart persistence |
| Defense Evasion | T1027 Obfuscated Files | Payload obfuscation |
| C2 | T1071.001 Web Protocols | HTTP/HTTPS C2 |
Detection & Defense
- Endpoint detection: Deploy behavioral detection rules for Banload Trojan indicators
- Network monitoring: Monitor for C2 traffic patterns and anomalous connections
- Threat intelligence: Track Banload Trojan IOCs and campaign updates
- Security awareness: Train users to recognize phishing and social engineering
- Patch management: Keep systems updated to prevent exploitation
Defend Against Banload Trojan
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- Proactive Threat Hunting Hunt for Banload Trojan indicators and TTPs within your environment.
- Threat Intelligence Monitor Banload Trojan campaigns and infrastructure changes.
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Written by: Mjolnir Security | Published: September 5, 2025
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