APT / THREAT GROUP
ZuRu
2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026
Intelligence Profile
A malware that was observed being embedded alongside legitimate applications (such as iTerm2) offered for download on suspicious websites pushed in search engines. It uses a Python script to perform reconnaissance on the compromised system an pulls additional payload(s).
Threat Analysis
ZuRu is a known-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of unknown activity patterns.
External References
Quick Facts
TypeAPT / Threat Group
Aliases2
Also Known As
ZuRuosx.zuru
External Intelligence
Malpedia: osx.zuruResearch Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.