Uroburos (OS X)

Malware type
rootkit, spyware
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 14:37:56

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

Targeted regions: country_code:us country_code:de

Context

Uroburos (OS X) is a sophisticated rootkit and spyware primarily used in cyber-espionage campaigns targeting government and energy sectors. It features advanced stealth capabilities to evade detection and exfiltrate sensitive information.

Reports & references

  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Osx.Uroburos (report)
  • blog.fox-it.com — Snake Coming Soon In Mac Os X Flavour (report)
  • blog.malwarebytes.com — Snake Malware Ported Windows Mac (report)

External references