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Pikabot

First seen: 2023-02 • Status: active

Currently Active Threat

Pikabot is the successor to Emotet. It hijacks email conversations to spread malware.

Overview

Pikabot emerged after Emotet takedown and uses similar email hijacking tactics.

Also Known As

PikaBot

How It Spreads

  • Email thread hijacking
  • Malicious archives
  • Phishing

What It Does

  • Downloads ransomware
  • Cobalt Strike deployment
  • Credential theft

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Target Platforms

Windows

Detection Tips

  • Monitor for email thread hijacking
  • Block suspicious archives

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

T1566, T1059, T1105

If You're Infected

  1. 1.

    Review compromised email accounts

Related Malware

Emotet, Qakbot

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