Unidentified 098 (APT29 Slack Downloader)

First seen
2023-06-15 00:00:00
Malware type
downloader, trojan
Profile updated
2026-07-07 14:48:40

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

Targeted regions: country_code:us country_code:gb country_code:ca

Context

Unidentified 098, also known as APT29 Slack Downloader, is a piece of malware associated with cyber espionage activities, primarily targeting government, technology, and defense sectors. It acts as a downloader, facilitating the installation of additional malicious payloads.

Reports & references

  • r136a1.info — A Look Into Apt29S New Early Stage Google Drive Downloader (report)
  • cert-agid.gov.it — Il Malware Envyscout Apt29 E Stato Veicolato Anche In Italia (report)
  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Unidentified 098 (report)
  • freebuf.com — 339618 (report)
  • ti.qianxin.com — Analysis Of Apt29%27S Attack Activities Against Italy (report)

External references