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VShell: SHA256 hash of a malware sample (payload) f8c955715ff9a57f515446b80c43c49ce181fd3f52cfe4c4bccc7d111019a83b

Category: VShell Published: Source updated: First seen: Last updated: Source: ThreatFox IOCs

Description

Indicator that identifies a malware sample (payload). IOC type: SHA256 hash of a malware sample (payload). Attributed malware: VShell. Confidence: 95. First seen: 2026-09-25 00:42:08 UTC. Reporter: whack_sh. Tags: exe, Vshell.

Indicators of Compromise (1)

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hash_sha256 f8c955715ff9a57f515446b80c43c49ce181fd3f52cfe4c4bccc7d111019a83b

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Type
hash_sha256
Value
f8c955715ff9a57f515446b80c43c49ce181fd3f52cfe4c4bccc7d111019a83b
First seen
Last seen
Attached to this threat
Appears in
1 threat
Description
SHA256 hash of a malware sample (payload) attributed to VShell

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References (2)

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  • ThreatFox IOC page ThreatFox IOCs

    Indicator that identifies a malware sample (payload). IOC type: SHA256 hash of a malware sample (payload). Attributed malware: VShell. Confidence: 95. First seen: 2026-09-25 00:42:08 UTC. Reporter: whack_sh. Tags: exe, Vshell.

Remediations (10)

  • web:bazaar.abuse.ch

    Using the form below, you can search for malware samples by a hash (MD5, SHA256 , SHA1), imphash, tlsh hash , ClamAV signature, tag or malware family. Browse Database

  • web:bazaar.abuse.ch

    A malware sample can be associated with only one malware family. The page below gives you an overview on malware samples that MalwareBazaar has identified as VShell .

  • web:blog.nviso.eu

    VShell has evolved into an offensive backdoor, offering modular design, encrypted communications, and cross-platform support, making it a preferred tool for long-term persistence and covert cyber espionage. This report provides defenders with actionable insights to detect and interrupt VShell operations. We share global infrastructure tracking techniques, tools to decrypt VShell communications ...

  • web:boteraser.com

    The malware uses a modular plugin architecture, allowing it to execute arbitrary commands, upload/download files, capture keystrokes, and enumerate network resources.

  • web:github.com

    Malware - Hash -Database aims to provide a centralized collection of malware hashes for use in cybersecurity research, threat intelligence, and digital forensics. By maintaining a diverse set of hash types and regularly updating the repository, we aim to support professionals in identifying and analyzing malware threats effectively.

  • web:ismalicious.com

    Database of known malware file hashes. MD5, SHA1, and SHA256 hashes with malware family classification. Updated daily from sandbox analysis and vendor feeds.

  • web:ismalicious.com

    1,755 indicators of compromise attributed to the VShell malware family — domains, IPs, URLs and file hashes, from abuse.ch feeds.

  • web:threatfox.abuse.ch

    ThreatFox Database Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) on ThreatFox are associated with a certain malware fas. A malware sample can be associated with only one malware family. The page below gives you an overview on indicators of compromise associated with win. vshell . You can also get this data through the ThreatFox API. Database Entry

  • web:www.sectools.io

    Look up file hashes (MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256 ) against malware databases to check if a file is known malicious. Verify downloaded files, investigate suspicious binaries, and check indicators of compromise.

  • web:www.trellix.com

    Final payload : VShell malware VShell malware is a Go-based backdoor used primarily by Chinese APT groups for remote access, file operations, and post-exploitation control on infected systems especially Linux servers.

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