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Vidar: Domain that is used for botnet Command&control (C&C) psk.sinism188.top

Category: Vidar Published: Source updated: First seen: Last updated: Source: ThreatFox IOCs

Description

Indicator that identifies a botnet command&control server (C&C). IOC type: Domain that is used for botnet Command&control (C&C). Attributed malware: Vidar. Confidence: 100. First seen: 2026-08-04 21:45:04 UTC. Last seen: 2026-08-04 23:25:51 UTC. Reporter: crep1x. Tags: Vidar.

Indicators of Compromise (1)

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domain psk.sinism188.top

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psk.sinism188.top
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Description
Domain that is used for botnet Command&control (C&C) attributed to Vidar

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    Indicator that identifies a botnet command&control server (C&C). IOC type: Domain that is used for botnet Command&control (C&C). Attributed malware: Vidar. Confidence: 100. First seen: 2026-08-04 21:45:04 UTC. Last seen: 2026-08-04 23:25:51 UTC. Reporter: crep1x. Tags: Vidar.

Remediations (10)

  • web:usa.kaspersky.com

    The Vidar stealer is a technical malware used to infect devices and steal information. Here's how it works and how to take preventative measures.

  • web:www.censys.com

    Vidar Operational Details Vidar uses common network communication methods, and once in place, it will connect to a Telegram server to fetch the URL of the Command and Control (C2) server. In the following two screenshots, you will see examples of this C2 distribution method via Telegram or, if that fails, a backup Steam account.

  • web:www.checkpoint.com

    Vidar is an infostealer malware that can also be used to deliver additional forms of malware. Some of the ways that an organization can protect against this malware threat include the following: Employee Training: Vidar is commonly distributed via phishing emails or fake downloads of legitimate software, which actually deliver the malware.

  • web:www.darktrace.com

    In the latter half of 2022, Darktrace observed a rise in Vidar Stealer infections across its client base. These infections consisted in a predictable series of network behaviors, including usage of certain social media platforms for the retrieval of Command and Control (C2) information and usage of certain URI patterns in C2 communications. In the blog post, we will provide details of the ...

  • web:www.huntress.com

    Vidar malware is an information-stealing trojan that targets sensitive data, such as login credentials and cryptocurrency wallets. It works by deploying a payload to infected systems, collecting data, and transmitting it to command and control servers controlled by attackers.

  • web:www.intrinsec.com

    The state of Vidar in the beginning of 2026. Following major takedowns affecting Lumma and Rhadamanthys, Vidar took advantage of the generated chaos to rise to the top of the stealer ecosystem. We assess that this rise was made available due to the release of version 2.0 of the malware, and to the collaboration with "Cloud" Telegram channels.

  • web:www.intrinsec.com

    t base. Inside logs collected by Vidar , the file "information.txt" reveals the domain used to advertise Vidar , which is now vid Figure 3: Vidar main domain inside "information.txt". The specific "reg" subdomain is a login and registration panel for clients of the stealer. Figure 4: Content of the registration panel.

  • web:www.malwarebytes.com

    We found fake "verify you are human" pages on hacked WordPress sites that trick Windows users into installing the Vidar infostealer.

  • web:www.pointwild.com

    Initial Infection Vector for Vidar (2026) The initial infection vector for Vidar infostealer in 2026 has significantly evolved from traditional exploit-based delivery to highly user-driven and social engineering-based execution chains.

  • web:www.spamhaus.org

    About the Data The Spamhaus Botnet Controller List (BCL) is a specialized, advisory "drop all traffic" list. It consists of IP addresses that are actively used by cybercriminals to control malware-infected computers (bots). This is a high-confidence list, with false positives being extremely rare, to block as much high-risk, malicious traffic as possible.

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