DROPSHOT

Malware type
dropper, ransomware
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 12:42:32

Context

DROPSHOT is a malware family known to be associated with ransomware, frequently used as a dropper to deliver various types of ransomware payloads. Its specific targeted industries and regions remain unclear.

Detection coverage

  • 1 YARA rules

Detection rules

  • MALPEDIA_Win_Dropshot_Auto (yara-rule)

Reports & references

  • Mandiant — Apt33 Insights Into Iranian Cyber Espionage (report)
  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Dropshot (report)
  • megabeets.net — Decrypting Dropshot With Radare2 And Cutter Part 1 (report)
  • megabeets.net — Decrypting Dropshot With Radare2 And Cutter Part 2 (report)

External references