{
  "family": "chapak",
  "sample_count": 2254,
  "category": "downloader",
  "description": "Chapak is a downloader family used to deliver additional payloads after initial compromise, frequently observed dropping banking trojans, info-stealers, and adware. Its primary function is reconnaissance and payload retrieval rather than direct damage, but Chapak infection always indicates broader compromise and the presence of secondary payloads.",
  "cta": "If you suspect this malware on your system, do not attempt manual removal. Contact SystemHelpdesk expert MSP support at 855-783-7555 for professional incident response guidance.",
  "aliases": [],
  "enrichment_level": "hand-curated",
  "faq": [
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What is Chapak?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Chapak is a downloader family used to deliver additional payloads after initial compromise, frequently observed dropping banking trojans, info-stealers, and adware. Its primary function is reconnaissance and payload retrieval rather than direct damage, but Chapak infection always indicates broader compromise and the presence of secondary payloads."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How does Chapak spread?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Chapak is a downloader trojan distributed primarily via spam email attachments and bundled with software cracks, designed to fetch and execute additional malware."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What are the signs of a Chapak infection?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Unexpected outbound HTTP downloads from unfamiliar domains, secondary malware appearing shortly after initial infection, and AV detections referencing Trojan-Downloader.Chapak indicate this family."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What should I do if I think I have Chapak on my system?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "If you suspect this malware on your system, do not attempt manual removal. Contact SystemHelpdesk expert MSP support at 855-783-7555 for professional incident response guidance."
      }
    }
  ],
  "faq_count": 4,
  "mitre_attack": [],
  "cisa_advisory": null,
  "last_updated": "2026-05-27"
}