StrifeWater RAT

First seen
2021-06-01 00:00:00
Malware type
rat
Profile updated
2026-07-07 13:00:29

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

Targeted regions: country_code:in

Context

StrifeWater RAT is a remote access trojan used primarily for cyber espionage activities. This malware is known to target government and telecommunications sectors, with notable operations in India.

Reports & references

  • cybereason.com — Strifewater Rat Iranian Apt Moses Staff Adds New Trojan To Ransomware Operations (report)
  • fortinet.com — Guard Your Drive From Driveguard (report)
  • Kaspersky — 110794 (report)
  • secureworks.com — Abrahams Ax Likely Linked To Moses Staff (report)
  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Strifewater Rat (report)

External references