Laziok

Malware type
downloader
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 15:09:20

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

Targeted regions: country_code:ae country_code:sa

Context

Laziok is a malware family primarily acting as a downloader used to target the energy sector, particularly in the Middle East. It is known for gathering system information and facilitating further malware infections.

Detection coverage

  • 1 YARA rules

Detection rules

  • MALPEDIA_Win_Laziok_Auto (yara-rule)

Reports & references

  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Laziok (report)
  • mysonicwall.com — Searchresults (report)
  • Broadcom/Symantec — New Reconnaissance Threat Trojanlaziok Targets Energy Sector (report)
  • gdatasoftware.com — 24280 Dissecting The Kraken (report)

External references