Rshell

Malware type
rat
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 13:01:50

Context

Rshell is a remote access tool (RAT) used by cybercriminals to gain unauthorized access to victim machines. This malware allows attackers to execute commands and exfiltrate data remotely. It has been used in various cyber espionage activities.

Detection coverage

  • 3 YARA rules

Detection rules

  • SEKOIA_Apt_Luckymouse_Rshell_Strings_All_Platform (yara-rule)
  • SEKOIA_Apt_Luckymouse_Rshell_Strings (yara-rule)
  • SIGNATURE_BASE_APT_MAL_APT27_Rshell_Jul24 (yara-rule)

Reports & references

  • Trend Micro — Irontiger Compromises Chat App Mimi Targets Windows Mac Linux Users (report)
  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Elf.Rshell (report)

External references