By Microsoft Threat Intelligence
Publication Date: 2026-09-28 15:00:00
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has identified NeedyMantis, a modular post-compromise malware family observed in a limited number of targeted operations affecting telecommunications organizations, universities, medical nonprofits, intergovernmental organizations, and government contractors. Based on observed activity, NeedyMantis is typically deployed after a threat actor has already established access to a target environment, indicating that the malware is used to maintain long-term access and support follow-on operations.
NeedyMantis activity dates back to at least October 2025. We discovered the malware family while analyzing and pivoting from research and indicators of compromise associated with the DAEMON Tools supply chain compromise, which Kaspersky previously reported on as part of its investigation into the campaign. Observed activity involving NeedyMantis has thus far aligned with activity that Microsoft associates with…
