S5cmd - Tool

Threat entity extracted from intelligence sources

Frequency
2
occurrences
First Seen
November 22, 2025
Last Seen
July 9, 2026

S5cmd is a tool tracked across 3 threat clusters and 2 intelligence report mentions on ThreatCluster. First observed November 22, 2025; most recent activity July 9, 2026.

Overview

S5cmd is a fast, parallel command-line utility for interacting with S3-compatible object storage. In cybersecurity contexts, it is observed as a tool that can enable rapid data movement, exfiltration, or staging by threat actors, including ransomware operators. The recent Qilin Ransomware investigation references S5cmd as part of the threat group’s toolset, highlighting cloud-storage-based exfiltration and operational efficiency.

Related Threat Clusters

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  • Investigation into Qilin Ransomware Incident

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Recent Intelligence Reports

  • Vibe — Infosecurity-Magazine · July 9, 2026
  • Piecing Together the Puzzle: A Qilin Ransomware Investigation — Bleepingcomputer · November 22, 2025

CVSS v3.1 Breakdown