KIVARS (ELF)

First seen
2013-02-01 00:00:00
Malware type
backdoor, rat
Profile updated
2026-07-07 14:26:36

Targeted industries: government-and-public-sector energy-and-utilities

Targeted regions: country_code:ru country_code:ua

Context

KIVARS (ELF) is a remote access tool (RAT) primarily used in cyber espionage operations. It is known to target government and critical infrastructure sectors, particularly in Eastern Europe.

Reports & references

  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Elf.Kivars (report)
  • Trend Micro — Threat Actors Behind Shrouded Crossbow Creates Bifrose For Unix (report)

External references