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Quake3

Quake3 is a cybercrime syndicate with a financial motive, tracked by Brandefense.

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About Quake3.

Quake3 is a Russian-speaking threat actor and long-time underground forum member, active since at least September 1, 2010. He is well-reputed in cybercriminal circles for his expertise in malware development, particularly crypters. Quake3 is also a moderator on XSS.is and Exploit.in, playing a key role in forum administration and dispute resolution, including acting as an escrow service for cybercriminal transactions. He has a history of deleting past posts, possibly to cover his tracks or maintain operational security.

Last updated Jun 1, 2026. Compiled by Brandefense technologies from structured threat intelligence and reviewed by Brandefense analysts. Techniques follow the MITRE ATT&CK framework.