TrickBot
Also known as: TheTrick, TrickLoader, Trickster
A financial Trojan believed to be a derivative of Dyre: the bot uses very similar code, web injects, and operational tactics. Has multiple modules including VNC and Socks5 Proxy. Uses SSL for C2 communication.
- Q4 2016 - Detected in wild
Oct 2016 - 1st Report
2017 - Trickbot primarily uses Necurs as vehicle for installs.
Jan 2018 - Use XMRIG (Monero) miner
Feb 2018 - Theft Bitcoin
Mar 2018 - Unfinished ransomware module
Q3/4 2018 - Trickbot starts being spread through Emotet.
Infection Vector
1. Phish > Link MS Office > Macro Enabled > Downloader > Trickbot
2. Phish > Attached MS Office > Macro Enabled > Downloader > Trickbot
3. Phish > Attached MS Office > Macro enabled > Trickbot installed
Linked Threat Actors
C2 Infrastructure
Last 7 days
| Date | C2 Hosts |
|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 92 |