httpdropper

Aliases: httpdr0pper

Malware type
dropper
Profile updated
2026-07-07 14:54:33

Context

HTTPDropper is a type of malware designed to stealthily introduce other malicious software into a system by using HTTP for communication. Without specific known targeting patterns, it is typically involved in broader campaigns facilitating further harmful payloads.

Detection coverage

  • 1 YARA rules

Detection rules

  • MALPEDIA_Win_Httpdropper_Auto (yara-rule)

Reports & references

  • malware-reversing.com — 5 South Korea Incident New Malware (report)
  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Httpdropper (report)
  • sans.org — Tracing Lineage Darkseoul 36787 (report)
  • paper.seebug.org — Dissecting Operation Troy (report)

External references