BASICSTAR

First seen
2019-11-01 00:00:00
Malware type
backdoor, rat
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 12:42:21

Targeted industries: government-and-public-sector technology-and-telecommunications financial-services

Context

BASICSTAR is a malware family primarily used for cyber-espionage activities. It is known for its sophisticated backdoor and remote access trojan capabilities, targeting governmental and technological sectors.

Detection coverage

  • 1 YARA rules

Detection rules

  • VOLEXITY_Apt_Malware_Vbs_Basicstar_A (yara-rule)

Reports & references

  • volexity.com — Charmingcypress Innovating Persistence (report)
  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Vbs.Basicstar (report)

External references