Cloud Snooper

Aliases: Snoopy

First seen
2020-02-01 00:00:00
Malware type
backdoor
Profile updated
2026-07-07 12:59:18

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

Targeted regions: country_code:us country_code:bd country_code:jp

Context

Cloud Snooper is a sophisticated malware that uses a unique technique to bypass firewall restrictions and help its operators control infected systems. It employs a Linux-based backdoor capable of covert command execution through HTTP and HTTPS traffic, targeting systems within technology and government sectors.

Reports & references

  • intezer.com — Top Linux Cloud Threats Of 2020 (report)
  • intezer.com — Elf Malware Analysis 101 Linux Threats No Longer An Afterthought (report)
  • news.sophos.com — Cloudsnooper Report (report)
  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Elf.Cloud Snooper (report)
  • sophos.com — Sophoslabs Cloud Snooper Report (report)
  • Kaspersky — 98440 (report)

External references