Moose

First seen
2014-06-01 00:00:00
Malware type
botnet
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 14:27:47

Targeted industries: technology-and-telecommunications

Context

Moose is a Linux-based botnet malware known for its capability to compromise and control routers and IoT devices. It is primarily used for carrying out web-based attacks and social media fraud, leveraging infected devices to generate fake traffic and interactions.

Reports & references

  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Elf.Moose (report)
  • web-assets.esetstatic.com — Dissecting Linuxmoose (report)
  • gosecure.net — Exposing The Ego Market The Cybercrime Performed By The Linux Moose Botnet (report)
  • virusbulletin.com — Vb2018 Paquet Clouston (report)
  • ESET — Moose Router Worm (report)
  • ESET — Linuxmoose Still Breathing (report)

External references