NetKey

First seen
2018-07-10 00:00:00
Malware type
backdoor, rat
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 15:13:17

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

Targeted regions: country_code:us country_code:ru country_code:cn

Context

NetKey is a remote access tool (RAT) associated with multiple cyber espionage campaigns. It is typically used to gain unauthorized access to systems in targeted sectors, allowing threat actors to exfiltrate sensitive information and maintain persistence within the affected network.

Detection coverage

  • 1 YARA rules

Detection rules

  • MALPEDIA_Win_Netkey_Auto (yara-rule)

Reports & references

  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Netkey (report)
  • twitter.com — 1156406115472760835 (report)

External references