MINIBIKE

Malware type
backdoor
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 13:13:04

Targeted industries: government-and-public-sector defense-and-aerospace technology-and-telecommunications

Context

According to Mandiant, this is a custom backdoor that provides a more flexible code-execution interface and enhanced reconnaissance features compared to MINIBIKE.

Detection coverage

  • 2 YARA rules

Detection rules

  • SEKOIA_Backdoor_Win_Minibike (yara-rule)
  • MALPEDIA_Win_Minibike_Auto (yara-rule)

Reports & references

  • Mandiant — Suspected Iranian Unc1549 Targets Israel Middle East (report)
  • research.checkpoint.com — Nimbus Manticore Deploys New Malware Targeting Europe (report)
  • blog.checkpoint.com — Iranian Threat Actor Nimbus Manticore Expands Campaigns Into Europe With Advanced Malware And Fake Job Lures (report)
  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Minibike (report)
  • catalyst.prodaft.com — Overview (report)

External references