GolangGhost (OS X)

Malware type
backdoor
Profile updated
2026-07-07 13:15:03

Targeted industries: technology-and-telecommunications

Context

GolangGhost is a malware observed targeting OS X systems, utilizing the Go programming language for development. Known for its backdoor capabilities, it poses a threat primarily to technology-related assets.

Reports & references

  • Trend Micro — Russian Infrastructure North Korean Cybercrime (report)
  • www-cdn.anthropic.com — B2A76C6F6992465C09A6F2Fce282F6C0Cea8C200 (report)
  • silentpush.com — Contagious Interview Front Companies (report)
  • blog.sekoia.io — Clickfake Interview Campaign By Lazarus (report)
  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Osx.Golangghost (report)
  • blog.polyswarm.io — Famous Chollimas Pylangghost (report)
  • abstract.security — Contagious Interview Evolution Of Vs Code And Cursor Tasks Infection Chains Part 2 (report)
  • hackernoon.com — Cybercrooks Are Using Fake Job Listings To Steal Crypto (report)
  • Cisco Talos — Python Version Of Golangghost Rat (report)
  • wiz.io — North Korean Tradertraitor Crypto Heist (report)

External references