GIMMICK (OS X)

First seen
2022-04-01 00:00:00
Malware type
backdoor
Profile updated
2026-07-07 14:36:27

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

Context

This multi-platform malware is a ObjectiveC written macOS variant dubbed GIMMICK by Volexity. This malware is a file-based C2 implant used by Storm Cloud.

Reports & references

  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Osx.Gimmick (report)
  • cybersecuritynews.com — Gimmick Malware Attacks (report)
  • volexity.com — Storm Cloud On The Horizon Gimmick Malware Strikes At Macos (report)

External references