APT / THREAT GROUP
SprySOCKS
3
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026
Intelligence Profile
Malware family tracked by Malpedia. ID: elf.spry_socks
Threat Analysis
SprySOCKS is a known-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of unknown activity patterns.
Intelligence Reports Mentioning SprySOCKS
SprySOCKS Backdoor Expands From Linux to Windows
Infosecurity Magazine· Jun 16, 2026
China-Linked SprySOCKS Backdoor Expands to Windows with Driver-Based Stealth
The Hacker News· Jun 16, 2026
Windows version of SprySOCKS Linux malware used to attack govt orgs
BleepingComputer· Jun 16, 2026
FishMonger’s arsenal upgraded: SprySOCKS for Windows
ESET Research· Jun 16, 2026
External References
Quick Facts
TypeAPT / Threat Group
Aliases3
Also Known As
win.sprysockself.spry_socksSprySOCKS
External Intelligence
Malpedia: win.sprysocksResearch Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.