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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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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, […]

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Glassworm Group: Software Supply-Chain Attackers Disrupted

Suspected Russian Crime Group Built Resilient Command-and-Control InfrastructureIn a joint operation, CrowdStrike, Google and Shadowserver Foundation disrupted infrastructure used by the Glassworm cybercrime group, cutting off attackers from victims. The group has wielded a remote access Trojan to repeatedly target developers of widely used open-source software.

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 […]