TheMoon

First seen
2014-01-01 00:00:00
Malware type
worm, botnet
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 14:30:36

Targeted industries: technology-and-telecommunications

Context

TheMoon is a self-replicating malware primarily targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices, such as routers. It is known for creating a botnet used for various malicious activities, predominantly targeting the technology and telecommunications sector by exploiting vulnerabilities in routers.

Reports & references

  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Elf.Themoon (report)
  • sans.org — Analyzing Backdoor Bot Mips Platform 35902 (report)
  • ic3.gov — Psa250507 (report)
  • justice.gov — Botnet Dismantled International Operation Russian And Kazakhstani Administrators (report)
  • blog.lumen.com — The Darkside Of Themoon (report)
  • s3.documentcloud.org — Anyproxy And 5Socks Indictment (report)
  • ic3.gov — 250507 (report)
  • fortinet.com — Themoon A P2P Botnet Targeting Home Routers (report)
  • blog.lumen.com — A New Phase Of Themoon (report)

External references