Abcbot
- Malware type
- botnet, ddos
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 14:21:24
Targeted industries: technology-and-telecommunications energy-and-utilities
Context
Abcbot is a modular Go-based botnet and malware that propagates via exploits and brute force attempts. The botnet was observed launching DDoS attacks, perform internet scans, and serve web pages. It is probably linked to Xanthe-based clipjacking campaign.
Reports & references
- malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Elf.Abcbot (report)
- lacework.com — Abc Botnet Attacks On The Rise (report)
- blog.netlab.360.com — Abcbot An Evolving Botnet En (report)
- cadosecurity.com — Abcbot An Evolution Of Xanthe (report)
- cadosecurity.com — The Continued Evolution Of Abcbot (report)