Russian cybercrime group behind Dridex, BitPaymer, WastedLocker, and Hades ransomware. Leader Maksim Yakubets has $5M FBI bounty. This profile is mapped to MITRE ATT&CK G0119 and covers attribution, tooling, targeting, and defensive recommendations based on observed campaigns.
Overview & Attribution
Indrik Spider (also tracked as Evil Corp, Manatee Tempest, DEV-0243) is a threat group attributed to Russia. The group primarily targets Financial sector, global for intelligence collection and operational objectives aligned with state interests.
This group is tracked as G0119 in the MITRE ATT&CK framework. All techniques referenced in this report are mapped to ATT&CK for consistent threat modeling and detection engineering.
Arsenal & Tools
Known tools and malware associated with Indrik Spider include:
- Dridex
- BitPaymer
- WastedLocker
- Hades
- FakeUpdates
Targeting & Operations
Indrik Spider operations focus on Financial sector, global. The group typically gains initial access through spear-phishing, exploitation of public-facing applications, or strategic web compromises before deploying custom implants for persistent access and data exfiltration.
Organizations in the Financial sector sector should treat Indrik Spider as a relevant threat and validate their detection coverage against the MITRE ATT&CK techniques listed below.
MITRE ATT&CK Mapping
Key techniques observed in Indrik Spider operations:
| Technique ID | Technique Name | Tactical Context |
|---|---|---|
| T1189 | T1189 | Observed in Indrik Spider campaigns |
| T1059.001 | T1059.001 | Observed in Indrik Spider campaigns |
| T1486 | T1486 | Observed in Indrik Spider campaigns |
| T1071.001 | T1071.001 | Observed in Indrik Spider campaigns |
Full ATT&CK mapping: https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0119/
Notable Campaigns
This threat group has been active in operations targeting Financial sector, global. Security researchers have documented campaigns involving Dridex and other tools deployed against organizations in multiple countries. Attribution confidence varies by campaign, but consistent infrastructure and TTP overlap links activity to Russia-nexus operations.
Detection & Defense
Recommended defensive measures against Indrik Spider:
- Network monitoring: Detect C2 beaconing patterns associated with Dridex and related implants
- Endpoint detection: Deploy behavioral rules for the ATT&CK techniques above, particularly T1189 and T1059.001
- Email security: Implement robust phishing defenses including URL sandboxing and attachment detonation
- Patch management: Prioritize patching of internet-facing applications exploited by this group
- Threat hunting: Proactively hunt for IOCs and behavioral indicators mapped to G0119 in MITRE ATT&CK
How Mjolnir Security Can Help
Defend Against Indrik Spider
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