PowerBrace

First seen
2019-06-15 00:00:00
Malware type
rat, spyware
Profile updated
2026-07-07 14:38:51

Targeted industries: government-and-public-sector energy-and-utilities financial-services

Targeted regions: country_code:us country_code:gb country_code:au

Context

PowerBrace is a remote access trojan (RAT) known for enabling persistent unauthorized access to compromised systems. It is often used in cyber-espionage campaigns targeting government and energy sectors, with capabilities to harvest sensitive information.

Reports & references

  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Ps1.Powerbrace (report)
  • technical.nttsecurity.com — Targeted Trickbot Activity Drops Powerbrace Backdoor (report)
  • norfolkinfosec.com — Osint Reporting On Dprk And Ta505 Overlap (report)

External references