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SQUAB SPIDER (a.k.a. FIN13 or Elephant Beetle) is a financially motivated adversary primarily targeting financial institutions in Latin America, with a consistent focus on Mexico. The adversary has historically been characterized by long dwell times and a low-profile operational style. However, after a year-long hiatus, SQUAB SPIDER resurfaced in Q1 2026 at a markedly elevated tempo, including the...

  • Squab Spider

  • eCrime

Community Identifiers

FIN13, Elephant Beetle

Objective

Financial Gain

Motivation

Criminal

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