heyoka

First seen
2021-06-15 00:00:00
Malware type
backdoor, rat
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 13:04:35

Targeted industries: government-and-public-sector financial-services

Context

Heyoka is a known malware family primarily used for cyber espionage. It functions as a backdoor and remote access tool (RAT), allowing attackers to remotely control infected systems and exfiltrate sensitive data.

Detection coverage

  • 1 YARA rules

Detection rules

  • MALPEDIA_Win_Heyoka_Auto (yara-rule)

Reports & references

  • sentinelone.com — Aoqin Dragon Newly Discovered Chinese Linked Apt Has Been Quietly Spying On Organizations For 10 Years (report)
  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Heyoka (report)

External references