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Coverage of remote access trojans examines malware controlling compromised devices, including incidents, analysis, infrastructure, disruption, and defenses.

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A remote access trojan (RAT) is malware that gives an unauthorized operator remote control over an infected device. Depending on its design, it may execute commands, browse or copy files, log keystrokes, capture screens, or use a microphone or camera. RATs commonly communicate with attacker-controlled command-and-control infrastructure; capabilities and persistence vary, so reporting should identify the specific family or tool rather than assume every RAT has the same functions.

The main concerns are covert access, exposure of sensitive data, and use of the host to deploy additional malware or alter systems. Defenders should monitor endpoint processes and network behavior, restrict unnecessary outbound connections, keep software patched, and use endpoint controls that can detect unusual remote-control activity. If a RAT is suspected, isolate the device, preserve relevant logs and malware samples, investigate related accounts and hosts, and rotate credentials after containment; blocking one server alone may not remove persistence.

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Russian-speaking UAT-11795 spreads trojanized Zoom, Webex, and MobaXterm installers to deliver Starland RAT and the WLDR memory-only implant. Cisco Talos researchers published a detailed technical report on July 16 disclosing UAT-11795, a financially motivated, Russian-speaking threat actor that has been running a malware campaign against users in the United States and Europe since at least […]

Security Affairs 17 Jul 2026, 9:08 p.m. Incident · 2 stories America Cisco Europe Malware Remote Access Trojan Report Research Russia Threat Actor

AsyncAPI npm packages with 2M weekly downloads were compromised, spreading malware with info-stealing, crypto-theft and RAT capabilities. OX Security researchers disclosed on July 14 that the AsyncAPI npm organization was compromised, with malicious code injected into four packages that together account for over 2 million weekly downloads. The affected versions are @asyncapi/generator 3.3.1, @asyncapi/generator-components 0.7.1, […]

Security Affairs 15 Jul 2026, 11:55 p.m. Incident · 3 stories Compromise Cryptocurrency Disclosure Malicious Code Malware Node.js Remote Access Trojan Research Supply Chain Theft
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Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malware Newsletter Ghost CMS Mass Compromised via CVE-2026-26980, Now Fueling ClickFix Attacks   TrapDoor Crypto Stealer Supply Chain Attack Hits 34 Packages and Hundreds of Versions Across npm, PyPI, and Crates.io   RemotePE: The Lazarus RAT that lives […]

Security Affairs 1 Jun 2026, 2:53 a.m. Theme · 8 stories CVE-2026-26980 Compromise Cryptocurrency CVE Lazarus Malware Node.js Remote Access Trojan Research Supply Chain

BTMOB sells Android full-device takeover as a kit, no coding needed. It steals data, records screens, and hands attackers remote control for $5,000 lifetime. Most Android malware requires at least some technical competence to deploy, but the BTMOB doesn’t. The developers sell it with a built-in APK builder that lets buyers generate new malicious apps, […]

Security Affairs 29 May 2026, 8:22 p.m. Incident · 5 stories Android Malware Remote Access Trojan

North Korea-linked Lazarus APT Group is using a stealthy memory-only RAT that leaves almost no forensic traces behind. North Korea-linked APT group Lazarus has never been shy about its ambitions, the threat actor has been tied to some of the most audacious financial heists in recent memory, draining hundreds of millions from cryptocurrency exchanges and […]

Security Affairs 26 May 2026, 8:01 p.m. Incident · 2 stories Advanced Persistent Threat Cryptocurrency Evasion Finance Lazarus North Korea Remote Access Trojan Threat Actor Trojan