Blackrota

Malware type
webshell
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 12:59:26

Targeted industries: technology-and-telecommunications

Context

Blackrota is a webshell malware primarily targeting Linux-based cloud environments. It allows attackers to execute commands on the compromised server, often used to maintain access or pivot further attacks.

Reports & references

  • intezer.com — Top Linux Cloud Threats Of 2020 (report)
  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Elf.Blackrota (report)
  • kryptoslogic.com — Automated String De Gobfuscation (report)
  • blog.netlab.360.com — Blackrota An Obfuscated Backdoor Written In Go En (report)

External references