AdKoob

First seen
2015-03-01 00:00:00
Malware type
trojan, spyware
Profile updated
2026-07-07 14:42:38

Targeted industries: media-and-entertainment

Context

AdKoob is a Trojan and spyware primarily distributed through social media platforms. It is known for hijacking victim accounts to generate fraudulent advertisements.

Detection coverage

  • 1 YARA rules

Detection rules

  • MALPEDIA_Win_Adkoob_Auto (yara-rule)

Reports & references

  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Adkoob (report)
  • news.sophos.com — Adkoob Information Thief Targets Facebook Ad Purchase Info (report)

External references