Plurox
- First seen
- 2019-01-01 00:00:00
- Malware type
- backdoor, botnet, cryptominer, loader
- Family
- Malware family
- Last IoC activity
- 2026-04-29 19:21:14
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 15:15:53
Targeted industries: energy-and-utilities technology-and-telecommunications financial-services
Context
Plurox is a modular malware family that can dynamically load plugins for various functionalities, including acting as a backdoor, a botnet, and a cryptominer. It is known for its adaptability and ability to target multiple sectors.
Detection coverage
- 2 YARA rules
Detection rules
- DITEKSHEN_MALWARE_Win_Plurox (yara-rule)
- MALPEDIA_Win_Plurox_Auto (yara-rule)
Reports & references
- malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Plurox (report)
- Kaspersky — 91213 (report)
- sysopfb.github.io — Plurox Packer Layer Unpacked (report)