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)