SabPub

  • First known sample

    2012
  • Discovery

    2012
  • Number of targets

    1-100
  • Current status

    Active
  • Type

    Backdoor
  • Targeted platforms

    OS X
  • TOP targeted countries

    India , Ukraine , Western Europe
SABPUB

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  • The way of propagation

    Exploits , Social engineering
  • Purpose/Functions

    Cyberespionage
  • Special features

    MacOS X backdoor

  • Targets

    Activists
  • Artefacts/Attribution

    related to LuckyCat attacks, Chinese origins

  • Description

    A custom OS X backdoor designed for use in targeted attacks. It can make screenshots of the user’s current session and execute commands on the infected machine. It is spread through Java exploits.

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