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TF-MAL-js.valak

📛 Threat Title

Malware family: Valak

Category: Valak First seen: Last updated: Source: ThreatFox Malwares

Description

ThreatFox malware family `js.valak`. Printable name: Valak. Aliases: Valek.

Indicators of Compromise (1)

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domain js.valak VT: VT base fetch failed: HTTPError: 429 Client Error: Too Many Requests for url: https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/domains/js.valak

IOC database

Type
domain
Value
js.valak
First seen
Last seen
Attached to this threat
Appears in
1 threat
Description
Extracted from Threat TF-MAL-js.valak

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Threat Hunt — feed corroboration

Not present in any configured threat-intel feed.

Details From VirusTotal

VirusTotal: VT base fetch failed: HTTPError: 429 Client Error: Too Many Requests for url: https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/domains/js.valak

References (1)

Remediations (10)

  • web:assets.sentinelone.com

    Valak Malware and the Connection to Gozi Loader ConfCrew

  • web:attack.mitre.org

    Valak is a multi-stage modular malware that can function as a standalone information stealer or downloader, first observed in 2019 targeting enterprises in the US and Germany.

  • web:blogs.cisco.com

    Threat summary Attackers are actively distributing the Valak malware family around the globe, with enterprises, in particular, being targeted. These campaigns make use of existing email threads from compromised accounts to greatly increase success. The additional use of password-protected ZIP files can create a blind spot in security protections.

  • web:cybernews.com

    The FBI warns of a surge in ATM jackpotting attacks, with more than 700 incidents in 2025 alone. Hackers use Ploutus malware to force machines to dispense cash.

  • web:cyberscoop.com

    Financial 'Valak' gives crooks flexibility in multi-stage malware attacks More than just a "loader" that delivers malicious code, Valak can also be used to siphon off data from enterprise networks.

  • web:malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de

    According to PCrisk, Valak is malicious software that downloads JScript files and executes them. What happens next depends on the actions performed by the executed JScript files. It is very likely that cyber criminals behind Valak attempt to use this malware to cause chain infections (i.e., using Valak to distribute other malware ). Research shows that Valak is distributed through spam ...

  • web:secureblitz.com

    Valak Malware : Frequently Asked Questions What is Valak malware , and what does it do? Valak was originally discovered in late 2019 as a malware loader that delivered other malicious payloads. However, it recently evolved into a full-fledged data stealer, targeting sensitive information from Microsoft Exchange servers.

  • web:support.trellix.com

    The Valak malware family has been part of the threat landscape since late 2019 with new variations discovered throughout 2020. This malware can load other malware and steal sensitive information including credentials.

  • web:www.cybereason.com

    VAL AK MALWARE OVERVIEW THREAT TYPE: INFOSTEALER TARGET INDUSTRY: FINANCE, HEALTHCARE ATTACK GOAL: STEAL SENSITIVE DATA & DEPLOY MALWARE IMPACTED GEO: USA AND GERMANY REMEDIATION STEPS Consider social engineering awareness and training, which are key in preventing such attacks.

  • web:www.ncsc.gov.uk

    How to defend organisations against malware or ransomware attacks.

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