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GoBear

GoBear is a Go-based backdoor that abuses legitimate, stolen certificates for defense evasion purposes. GoBear is exclusively linked to Kimsuky operations.[1][2]

ID: S1197
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Type: MALWARE
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Platforms: Windows
Version: 1.0
Created: 17 January 2025
Last Modified: 17 January 2025
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Enterprise Layer
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Techniques Used

Domain ID Name Use
Enterprise T1036 .005 Masquerading: Match Legitimate Resource Name or Location

GoBear is installed through droppers masquerading as legitimate, signed software installers.[2]
Enterprise T1090 Proxy

GoBear implements SOCKS5 proxy functionality.[1]
Enterprise T1553 .002 Subvert Trust Controls: Code Signing

GoBear uses stolen legitimate code signing certificates for defense evasion.[1][2]

Groups That Use This Software

ID Name References
G0094 Kimsuky

GoBear is exclusively linked to Kimsuky operations.[1][2]

References

  1. Jiho Kim & Sebin Lee, S2W. (2024, February 7). Kimsuky disguised as a Korean company signed with a valid certificate to distribute Troll Stealer (English ver.). Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  1. Symantec Threat Hunter Team. (2024, May 16). Springtail: New Linux Backdoor Added to Toolkit. Retrieved January 17, 2025.