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)