# RUBYCARP: threat group profile

> RUBYCARP is a threat group thought to operate from Romania. Public reporting about it is still limited. This free profile brings together what is known about it, so you can judge the risk to you. It lists the other names the group goes by and links to every public report behind it.

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## At a glance

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Attack techniques | 0 |
| Thought to operate from | Romania |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 1 |

## Who is RUBYCARP?

RUBYCARP is a threat group thought to operate from Romania. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> RUBYCARP is a financially-motivated threat actor group likely based in Romania, with a history of at least 10 years of activity. They operate a botnet using public exploits and brute force attacks, communicating via public and private IRC networks. RUBYCARP targets vulnerabilities in frameworks like Laravel and WordPress, as well as conducting phishing operations to steal financial assets. They use a variety of tools, including the Perl Shellbot, for post-exploitation activities and have a diverse set of illicit income streams.

## Public reports about RUBYCARP

- https://sysdig.com/blog/rubycarp-romanian-botnet-group/

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is RUBYCARP?

RUBYCARP is a threat group thought to operate from Romania. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is RUBYCARP thought to be based?

Public reporting places RUBYCARP as operating from Romania. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.

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