Yasso

Malware type
webshell
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 13:09:48

Context

According to Palo Alto Networks, Yasso is an open source multi-platform intranet-assisted penetration toolset that brings together a number of features such as scanning, brute forcing, remote interactive shell, and running arbitrary commands. It is authored by a Mandarin-speaking pentester nicknamed Sairson.

Detection coverage

  • 1 YARA rules

Detection rules

  • SEKOIA_Tool_Yasso_Strings (yara-rule)

Reports & references

  • paloaltonetworks.com — Through The Cortex Xdr Lens Uncovering A New Activity Group Targeting Governments In The Middle East And Africa (report)
  • nattothoughts.substack.com — Reconnaissance Scanning Tools Used (report)
  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Yasso (report)

External references