FoxSocket

aliases

Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Malware family tracked by Malpedia. ID: win.foxsocket

Threat Analysis

FoxSocket 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.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/21/j/purplefox-adds-new-backdoor-that-uses-websockets.html

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group

Aliases2

Also Known As

FoxSocketwin.foxsocket

External Intelligence

Malpedia: win.foxsocket

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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