PhonyC2

First seen
2018-07-01 00:00:00
Malware type
rat
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 13:12:05

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

Context

PhonyC2 is a remote access tool (RAT) designed to provide attackers with control over compromised systems. It is known for its use in cyber-espionage campaigns, often targeting technology and government sectors.

Reports & references

  • circleid.com — 20230824 Signs Of Muddywater Developments Found In The Dns (report)
  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Ps1.Phonyc2 (report)
  • deepinstinct.com — Muddywater En Able Spear Phishing With New Ttps (report)
  • deepinstinct.com — Phonyc2 Revealing A New Malicious Command Control Framework By Muddywater (report)
  • deepinstinct.com — Muddyc2Go Latest C2 Framework Used By Iranian Apt Muddywater Spotted In Israel (report)

External references