mim221

First seen
2021-11-15 00:00:00
Malware type
spyware, credential-stealer
Profile updated
2026-07-07 15:11:50

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

Context

MIM221 is a sophisticated malware used primarily for espionage and credential theft. It targets financial, government, and telecommunications sectors with a focus on extracting sensitive information.

Detection coverage

  • 1 YARA rules

Detection rules

  • MALPEDIA_Win_Mim221_Auto (yara-rule)

Reports & references

  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Mim221 (report)
  • sentinelone.com — Operation Tainted Love Chinese Apts Target Telcos In New Attacks (report)

External references