NiuB

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Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Golang-based RAT that offers execution of shell commands and download+run capability.

Threat Analysis

NiuB 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://labs.bitdefender.com/2020/10/theres-a-new-a-golang-written-rat-in-town/

→https://www.intezer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Intezer-2020-Go-Malware-Round-Up.pdf

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group

Aliases2

Also Known As

NiuBelf.niub

External Intelligence

Malpedia: elf.niub

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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