DarkBard Malware — Analysis, Campaigns & Threat Activity

Threat entity extracted from intelligence sources

Frequency
2
occurrences
First Seen
November 14, 2025
Last Seen
February 2, 2026

DarkBard is a malware family tracked across 3 threat clusters and 2 intelligence report mentions on ThreatCluster. First observed November 14, 2025; most recent activity February 2, 2026.

Overview

DarkBard is a malware family identified by Kaspersky GReAT in the context of India's 2026 cyber threat matrix. Its mention signals the continued emergence and evolution of malware threats in the region, making it a notable item for defenders tracking India’s threat landscape.

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Recent Intelligence Reports

  • Autonomous AI Agents Emerge As Cybercrime's New Operating System — Cyberpress · February 2, 2026
  • India's cyberthreat matrix for 2026 : Kaspersky GReAT expert — Ciso.Economictimes.Indiatimes · November 14, 2025

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