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Published by Malwarebox

This blog is the research publication of the Malwarebox Threat Intelligence Initiative.
New analyses, investigations and notes from our work appear here first.

Malwarebox is an independent threat intelligence initiative based in Germany.
Our focus is threat actor-centric research – adversary infrastructure, tooling and operational patterns, observed over longer periods of time.
Tracked clusters get a Malwarebox ID (MB-XXXX) and are followed across campaigns.

Most of the work is based on open sources, our own honeypot and sensor infrastructure and hands-on malware analysis.
Recurring topics are the Russia/Ukraine nexus, procurement and sanctions networks and the hosting infrastructure behind malicious operations.

More about the initiative, our tools and how to work with us at malwarebox.eu.

At a glance
Publisher
Lead researcher
Robin Dost
Based in
Germany
Active since
2025
Focus
Threat actors, infrastructure, sanctions networks, investigations
Who writes here
Robin Dost
Founder & lead researcher

I lead the research at Malwarebox and write most of what appears here.
My work sits between technical threat intelligence and investigative research.
Following adversaries through their infrastructure, from domains, hosting and payment flows down to the companies and networks behind them.
Alongside that, I build the analytical frameworks and tooling Malwarebox runs on.

Most of my current investigations focus on Russia-linked infrastructure, sanctions evasion and the digital side of the war in Ukraine.

For research questions, press inquiries, tips or collaboration, I’m your primary contact.

The team

Malwarebox is run by a small team.
Because of the nature of our work, not everyone involved appears publicly by name.

We are open to new contributors, whether you work in research, analysis or development.
You can contribute under your own name or stay anonymous, whichever suits you.
Get in touch via our work with us page or at contact@malwarebox.eu.

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