Vermilion Strike (ELF)
- Malware type
- rat
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 13:43:51
Targeted industries: government-and-public-sector
Context
Vermilion Strike is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that targets Linux systems. It is known for its capabilities in espionage and control over infected systems, often used against government and public sector entities.
Reports & references
- vmware.com — Vmw Exposing Malware In Linux Based Multi Cloud Environments (report)
- malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Elf.Vermilion Strike (report)
- notes.netbytesec.com — Discovering Linux Elf Beacon Of Cobalt 18 (report)
- intezer.com — Vermilionstrike Reimplementation Cobaltstrike (report)