TF-1812287 high

Description

Indicator that identifies a botnet command&control server (C&C). IOC type: URL that is used for botnet Command&control (C&C). Attributed malware: Vidar. Confidence: 100. First seen: 2026-05-14 20:00:12 UTC. Reporter: crep1x. Tags: Vidar.

Indicators of Compromise (3)

Each indicator is enriched from the IOC database, threat-intel feed corroboration (Threat Hunt) and VirusTotal. Click one to expand.

References (2)

• Malpedia profile Threatfox IOCs/Threats
• ThreatFox IOC page Threatfox IOCs/Threats

  Indicator that identifies a botnet command&control server (C&C). IOC type: URL that is used for botnet Command&control (C&C). Attributed malware: Vidar. Confidence: 100. First seen: 2026-05-14 20:00:12 UTC. Reporter: crep1x. Tags: Vidar.

• Cyble - Vidar Stealer Under The Lens: A Deep-dive Analysis
  web:cyble.com

  The Vidar malware family, which was first identified in 2018, is capable of stealing sensitive data from the victim's PC. This includes banking information, saved passwords, IP addresses, browser history, login credentials, and crypto-wallets, which can then be transferred to the TAs Command and Control ( C&C ).

  2026-05-22 00:45 UTC
• What is Vidar stealer? | Kaspersky
  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.

  2026-05-22 00:45 UTC
• Tracking Vidar Infrastructure with Censys
  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.

  2026-05-22 00:45 UTC
• What is Vidar Malware? - Check Point Software
  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.

  2026-05-22 00:45 UTC
• Vidar Stealer: An In-depth Analysis of an Information ... - CYFIRMA
  web:www.cyfirma.com

  Additionally, it examines their utilization of social media platforms to procure command and control details for data exfiltration and updates. Introduction This study provides a concise overview of Vidar Stealer, a potent malware written in C++, capable of stealing a wide range of data from the compromised system.

  2026-05-22 00:45 UTC
• Vidar Network: Analyzing a Prolific Info Stealer - Darktrace
  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.

  2026-05-22 00:45 UTC
• PDF 202407021700_Vidar Malware Analyst Note_TLPCLEAR - HHS.gov
  web:www.hhs.gov

  Vidar frequently uses social media as part of its command and control (C2) infrastructure. The IP address of the C2 infrastructure will be embedded in a user profile on platforms like Mastodon, Telegram, etc. The malware can access this profile, contact the indicated IP address, and download configuration files, instructions, and other malware.

  2026-05-22 00:45 UTC
• Hacked sites deliver Vidar infostealer to Windows users
  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.

  2026-05-22 00:45 UTC
• Inside Vidar (2026): From Infection to Memory Execution via JPEG and ...
  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.

  2026-05-22 00:45 UTC
• Botnet Controller List (BCL) | Botnet C&C datasets | Spamhaus
  web:www.spamhaus.org

  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.

  2026-05-22 00:45 UTC

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