GINC-APT-0851 · Tracked, unattributed

Mr_Rot13

Category
Tracked, unattributed · A vendor’s working cluster, not yet attributed.
Origin
Unknown
Sources
3 sources carry it
Identifier
GINC-APT-0851 · mr-rot13

What it is

Mr_Rot13 is a stable hacking group identified through a PHP backdoor and a Downloader domain linked to a C2 infrastructure active since 2020. They utilize the Rot13 algorithm for obfuscation and have demonstrated a low detection rate across security products, indicating advanced operational security. Their activities include exploiting CVE-2026-41940 to deliver malicious payloads and maintaining covert communication via Telegram. The group has shown a particular focus on WordPress as a target, with ongoing operations that suggest a sophisticated threat actor rather than opportunistic attackers.

Tools

The tools and malware families the sources tie to it.

  • Backdoor.Oldrea
  • CrossRat
  • Hacking Team UEFI Rootkit
  • Xploit

Sources

  • Malpedia malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de