Malware

Regin

First seen: 2008-01 • Status: active

Currently Active Threat

Regin is believed to be a Western intelligence tool for spying. It can intercept phone calls and has been used against telecom companies.

Overview

Regin is a highly sophisticated espionage platform attributed to Five Eyes intelligence agencies. It targets telecoms and can intercept GSM calls.

How It Spreads

  • Targeted implantation

What It Does

  • GSM interception
  • Long-term espionage
  • Telecom targeting

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Target Platforms

Windows

Detection Tips

  • Monitor telecom infrastructure
  • Watch for sophisticated persistence

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

T1005, T1071, T1027

If You're Infected

  1. 1.

    Engage government and nation-state incident response

Related Malware

Snake, Duqu

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