NetTraveler
Espionage backdoor
Source Attribution
- Origin
- MITRE
- Source
- Kaspersky 2013
- Verified
- 2026-08-26T16:12:23.328Z
- Confidence
- high
Source: Kaspersky 2013 · Verified: 2026-08-26T16:12:23.328Z · Confidence: high
Security Timeline
- discovered NetTraveler first observed
- updated Encyclopedia entry reviewed (Phase 45C)
Quick Answer
NetTraveler (RedStar) is an espionage backdoor active since 2010 against energy and research targets. (attributes recorded from Kaspersky 2013).
Definition
NetTraveler (RedStar) is an espionage backdoor active since 2010 against energy and research targets.
Overview
NetTraveler (RedStar) is an espionage backdoor active since 2010 against energy and research targets.
Behavior
- Keylog + file theft
- long-running
First Seen
2010-01
Target
Espionage backdoor
Malware Intelligence
Family: NetTraveler
Techniques: T1071, T1105
Targets: Espionage backdoor
Behavior:
- Keylog + file theft
- long-running
References
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