Daserf – A Backdoor to Espionage

Background

Daserf is an example of a backdoor, malware that provides attackers with access to the compromised system. It’s commonly used for data theft, as you can see from the number of AlienVault blog posts that include the term.

The Daserf malware has been around for about 10 years, created by a low-profile team that the security response crew at Symantec named ‘Tick’. Daserf is used by Tick to harvest data from its victims. Tick’s most recent attacks have focused on technology, aquatic engineering, and broadcasting segments in Japan. However, it has also compromised systems in the US, Australia, India, Singapore, and South Korea.