GIMMICK (Windows)

First seen
2021-03-01 00:00:00
Malware type
rat
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 14:36:29

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

Context

GIMMICK is a Windows remote access trojan associated with cyber-espionage activities. It is reportedly used by a China-based advanced persistent threat group to target government and telecommunications sectors.

Reports & references

  • volexity.com — Storm Cloud On The Horizon Gimmick Malware Strikes At Macos (report)
  • hitcon.org — Unmasking%20Camofei An%20In Depth%20Analysis%20Of%20An%20Emerging%20Apt%20Group%20Focused%20On%20Healthcare%20Sectors%20In%20East%20Asia (report)
  • stillu.cc — 2023 08 Unmasking%20Camofei (report)
  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Gimmick (report)

External references