ProtonBot

First seen
2020-01-01 00:00:00
Malware type
botnet
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 14:44:14

Targeted industries: financial-services technology-and-telecommunications

Context

ProtonBot is a prominent malware family that acts as a botnet. It is known primarily for targeting financial institutions and technology companies, leveraging compromised systems for malicious activities.

Detection coverage

  • 2 YARA rules

Detection rules

  • DITEKSHEN_MALWARE_Win_Protonbot (yara-rule)
  • MALPEDIA_Win_Protonbot_Auto (yara-rule)

Reports & references

  • youtube.com — Watch (report)
  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Protonbot (report)
  • fumik0.com — Overview Of Proton Bot Another Loader In The Wild (report)

External references