HOMETHREATSBashlite
APT / THREAT GROUP

Bashlite

7
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Bashlite is a malware family which infects Linux systems in order to launch distributed denial-of-service attacks (DDoS). Originally it was also known under the name Bashdoor, but this term now refers to the exploit method used by the malware. It has been used to launch attacks of up to 400 Gbps.

Threat Analysis

Bashlite is a known-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of unknown activity patterns.

External References

→http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/bashlite-affects-devices-running-on-busybox/
→https://blog.cyber5w.com/gafgyt-backdoor-analysis
→https://blog.netlab.360.com/gafgtyt_tor-and-necro-are-on-the-move-again/
→https://blog.netlab.360.com/public-cloud-threat-intelligence-202203/
→https://blog.netlab.360.com/some_details_of_the_ddos_attacks_targeting_ukraine_and_russia_in_recent_days/

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group
Aliases7

Also Known As

GafgytgayfgtlizkebabBashliteelf.bashliteqbottorlus

External Intelligence

Malpedia: elf.bashlite

Research Links

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Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.
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