MysterySnail

First seen
2021-03-01 00:00:00
Malware type
rat
Profile updated
2026-07-07 13:07:42

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

Targeted regions: country_code:cn country_code:ru country_code:in

Context

MysterySnail is a remote access trojan (RAT) often used in cyber espionage campaigns targeting technology and government sectors. It's known for exploiting server vulnerabilities to gain access and persist on systems.

Detection coverage

  • 2 YARA rules

Detection rules

  • SEKOIA_Implant_Win_Mysterysnail (yara-rule)
  • CAPE_Mysterysnail (yara-rule)

Reports & references

  • Kaspersky — 104509 (report)
  • supportcenter.checkpoint.com — Portal (report)
  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Mystery Snail (report)
  • Kaspersky — 116226 (report)

External references