Rakos

aliases

Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Malware family tracked by Malpedia. ID: elf.rakos

Threat Analysis

Rakos 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://www.welivesecurity.com/2016/12/20/new-linuxrakos-threat-devices-servers-ssh-scan/

→https://journal.cecyf.fr/ojs/index.php/cybin/article/view/16/22

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group

Aliases2

Also Known As

elf.rakosRakos

External Intelligence

Malpedia: elf.rakos

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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