WatchBog

First seen
2019-05-01 00:00:00
Malware type
worm, cryptominer
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 14:30:59

Context

According to Intezer, this is a spreader module used by WatchBog. It is a dynamically linked ELF executable, compiled with Cython. C&C adresses are fetched from Pastebin. C&C communication references unique identification keys per victim. It contains a BlueKeep scanner, reporting positively scanned hosts to the C&C server (RC4 encrypted within SSL/TLS). It contains 5 exploits targeting Jira, Exim, Solr, Jenkins and Nexus Repository Manager 3.

Reports & references

  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Elf.Watchbog (report)
  • intezer.com — Watching The Watchbog New Bluekeep Scanner And Linux Exploits (report)

External references