WatchCat
- First seen
- 2019-05-01 00:00:00
- Malware type
- ddos, trojan
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 14:35:20
Context
WatchCat is a Linux-based malware primarily targeting IoT devices. It is known to transform the compromised devices into a botnet, typically used for DDOS attacks.
Reports & references
- objective-see.com — Blog 0X5F (report)
- sentinelone.com — Four Distinct Families Of Lazarus Malware Target Apples Macos Platform (report)
- malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Osx.Watchcat (report)