Bifrost RAT
Linux/Windows backdoor
Source Attribution
- Origin
- MITRE
- Source
- MITRE ATT&CK
- Verified
- 2026-08-26T16:07:01.550Z
- Confidence
- high
Source: MITRE ATT&CK · Verified: 2026-08-26T16:07:01.550Z · Confidence: high
Security Timeline
- discovered Bifrost RAT first observed
- updated Encyclopedia entry reviewed (Phase 45C)
Quick Answer
Bifrost is a long-lived RAT family with Windows and Linux variants used for covert remote control. (attributes recorded from MITRE ATT&CK).
Definition
Bifrost is a long-lived RAT family with Windows and Linux variants used for covert remote control.
Overview
Bifrost is a long-lived RAT family with Windows and Linux variants used for covert remote control.
Behavior
- Proxy/gateway C2
- persistent backdoor
First Seen
2004-01
Target
Linux/Windows backdoor
Malware Intelligence
Family: Bifrost RAT
Techniques: T1071, T1105
Targets: Linux/Windows backdoor
Behavior:
- Proxy/gateway C2
- persistent backdoor
References
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