user@threatcheck.sh ~ threat-analysis
bash
$ analyze-threat Backdoor:Linux/Gafgyt.AW!xp
Backdoor:Linux/Gafgyt.AW!xp - Windows Defender threat signature analysis

Backdoor:Linux/Gafgyt.AW!xp - Windows Defender Threat Analysis

$ cat analysis.txt
=== THREAT ANALYSIS REPORT ===
Threat Name: Backdoor:Linux/Gafgyt.AW!xp
Classification:
Type:Backdoor
Platform:Linux
Family:Gafgyt
Detection Type:Concrete
Known malware family with identified signatures
Variant:AW
Specific signature variant within the malware family
Suffix:!xp
Confidence:Very High
False-Positive Risk:Low

Concrete signature match: Backdoor - Provides unauthorized remote access for Linux platform, family Gafgyt

Summary:

Backdoor:Linux/Gafgyt.AW!xp is a specific variant of the Gafgyt botnet malware targeting Linux systems. Once executed, it grants an attacker remote control over the compromised machine, incorporating it into a botnet. The primary purpose of this botnet is to launch large-scale Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks.

Severity:
Critical
VDM Static Detection:
No specific strings found for this threat
YARA Rule:
rule Backdoor_Linux_Gafgyt_AW_2147815944_0
{
    meta:
        author = "threatcheck.sh"
        detection_name = "Backdoor:Linux/Gafgyt.AW!xp"
        threat_id = "2147815944"
        type = "Backdoor"
        platform = "Linux: Linux platform"
        family = "Gafgyt"
        severity = "Critical"
        info = "xp: an internal category used to refer to some threats"
        signature_type = "SIGNATURE_TYPE_ELFHSTR_EXT"
        threshold = "3"
        strings_accuracy = "High"
    strings:
        $x_2_1 = "/bin/busybox chmod 777" ascii //weight: 2
        $x_1_2 = "npxXoudifFeEgGaACScs" ascii //weight: 1
        $x_1_3 = "hlLjztqZ" ascii //weight: 1
        $x_1_4 = "32mStarting Scanner" ascii //weight: 1
    condition:
        (filesize < 20MB) and
        (
            ((3 of ($x_1_*))) or
            ((1 of ($x_2_*) and 1 of ($x_1_*))) or
            (all of ($x*))
        )
}
Known malware which is associated with this threat:
Filename: UnHAnaAW.arm6
6ef5fc0df3fb0c7765ddc808a63fba888286409804221c2f2e68860dafc52e4f
06/12/2025
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Filename: UnHAnaAW.m68k
df2ac9adc5964c1af0a970fa475b8dd20b8b3ec3e6ccb773a2914ee468722f94
06/12/2025
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Filename: UnHAnaAW.ppc
aeec94d8ff6fae6d4b942c3d4cba2a962e25ae42948c6188fc488bb2de638d24
06/12/2025
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Filename: UnHAnaAW.mips
d2b83cd52fe2b24e675b5291a15052c043b2a4b7e65dc3ba27206bb60b20d611
06/12/2025
→VirusTotal↓Download Sample
Filename: UnHAnaAW.arm7
6088f6f27b1647c2dccd8861e112e484e82a91a86868376981635fded155dfe4
06/12/2025
→VirusTotal↓Download Sample
Remediation Steps:
Isolate the affected system from the network immediately to prevent communication with the command-and-control server. Remove the detected file and perform a full system scan. Investigate the initial access vector, change all system credentials, and secure any exposed services like SSH or Telnet with strong passwords.
=== END REPORT ===
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