Bootkitty

aliases

Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Malware family tracked by Malpedia. ID: elf.bootkitty

Threat Analysis

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

External References

→https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/bootkitty-analyzing-first-uefi-bootkit-linux/

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group

Aliases2

Also Known As

Bootkittyelf.bootkitty

External Intelligence

Malpedia: elf.bootkitty

Research Links

MITRE ATT&CK VirusTotal Google (news) Twitter/X search

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

← All Threat Actors·Geopolitics Map·Search Bootkitty