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)