1 malware family

DEV-0450

Also known asdev_0450

Microsoft tracks DEV-0450 as a Qakbot distributor linked to intrusions that result in observed ransomware attacks. Microsoft specifically describes DEV-0450 as distributing the “presidents”-themed Qakbot variant, using American presidents’ names in its malware campaigns. Microsoft states that DEV-0450 and DEV-0464 are Qakbot distributors whose infections have led to ransomware deployments by affiliates including DEV-0216, DEV-0506, and DEV-0826. No additional aliases, sub-groups, or attribution to a nation state are provided in the content.

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MITRE ATT&CK

Tradecraft

4 distinct techniques observed across reporting, grouped by tactic. Hover any cell for the evidence excerpt; click through for MITRE's full description.

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MITRE ATT&CK

TA0001

Initial Access

1 technique

T1566

Phishing

T1566.001

Spearphishing Attachment

TA0007

Discovery

1 technique

T1082

System Information Discovery

TA0009

Collection

1 technique

T1114

Email Collection

ARSENAL

Associated malware families

1 malware family attributed to this actor across reporting.

FamilyContextEvidenceLast seen

QakBotSeptember 2022 update – New information about recent Qakbot campaigns leading to ransomware deployment. ... Another widely distributed malware, Qakbot, also leads to handoffs to RaaS affiliates.1May 26, 2026

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Recent activity

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Tradecraft mapping4

Every observed MITRE ATT&CK technique, grouped by tactic.

Malware arsenal1

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Exploited CVEs

CVEs this actor has used in known campaigns.

Detection signatures

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Observables

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