Malware

BabyShark

First seen: 2018-11 • Status: active

Currently Active Threat

BabyShark is a North Korean tool that scouts out computers before the main attack begins.

Overview

BabyShark is a reconnaissance backdoor used by Kimsuky. It gathers system information before deploying additional payloads.

How It Spreads

  • Spear-phishing

What It Does

  • Reconnaissance
  • System profiling
  • Payload delivery

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Target Platforms

Windows

Detection Tips

  • Monitor for Kimsuky reconnaissance

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

T1082, T1105

If You're Infected

  1. 1.

    Assume additional malware present

Related Malware

Appleseed, Konni

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