HOMETHREATSgokcpdoor
APT / THREAT GROUP🕵️ ESPIONAGEADVANCED

gokcpdoor

2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

According to LAC, this malware is written in Go and was observed in 2022 used by an unknown China-based APT across several incidents in Japan. This backdoor has 20 commands and connects with C2 servers via KCP over UDP.

Threat Analysis

gokcpdoor is a advanced-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of espionage.

The group's espionage-oriented operations suggest a state-sponsored or state-aligned mandate, typically focused on stealing intellectual property, government secrets, or military intelligence. Targets are usually selected for strategic value rather than financial gain.

Classified as an advanced threat actor, gokcpdoor likely develops or acquires zero-day exploits, employs custom malware toolchains, and demonstrates long-term persistence capabilities — hallmarks of a well-resourced operation consistent with nation-state backing.

External References

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group
Motivation🕵️ espionage
Sophisticationadvanced
Aliases2

Also Known As

elf.gokcpdoorgokcpdoor

External Intelligence

Malpedia: elf.gokcpdoor

Research Links

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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