Yokai

First seen
2018-04-01 00:00:00
Malware type
backdoor, rat
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 15:16:39

Context

Yokai is known as a remote access trojan (RAT) that provides threat actors the capability to remotely control infected systems. Often linked to cyber-espionage campaigns, it primarily targets entities for data exfiltration.

Detection coverage

  • 1 YARA rules

Detection rules

  • MALPEDIA_Win_Yokai_Auto (yara-rule)

Reports & references

  • ibm.com — Hive0154 Drops Updated Toneshell Backdoor (report)
  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Yokai (report)
  • netskope.com — New Yokai Side Loaded Backdoor Targets Thai Officials (report)

External references