TrickBot is a sophisticated and evolving malware that emerged in 2016 as a banking Trojan but has since expanded into a modular threat capable of ransomware deployment, credential theft, and network infiltration. Initially targeting financial data, it now facilitates complex cyberattacks through its adaptable framework and collaboration with other malware families like Emotet and Ryuk.
Technical Capabilities
• Credential theft: Targets banking details, cookies, SSH/VPN keys, and cryptocurrency wallets.
• Modular design: Downloads additional components post-infection for tasks like privilege escalation, lateral movement via SMB exploits, and disabling security tools.
• Ransomware delivery: Frequently drops Ryuk, Conti, and other ransomware strains.
• Evasion techniques: Uses encrypted configuration files, dynamic C2 server communication, and VM detection to avoid analysis.