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RansomwareMay 20, 2026

"On other hosts, the LB3.exe file was executed via the Explorer.exe process and spawned a subproc...

LB3.exe ransomware spreads via Explorer.exe and PsExec-style SMB lateral movement.

Summary

A ransomware campaign leverages LB3.exe executed through Explorer.exe to establish persistence and spread laterally across networks using PsExec-style SMB propagation. The malware employs configurable options (-psex) to automate lateral movement, indicating a sophisticated attack targeting multiple hosts within victim environments.

Indicators of Compromise

  • malware — LB3.exe
  • mitre_attack — T1021.002
  • mitre_attack — T1547.001

Entities

PsExec (technology)Explorer.exe (technology)SMB (technology)