Glossary
Remote Access Trojan (RAT)
A type of trojan malware that gives an attacker covert, persistent remote control over an infected system, typically including capabilities like file transfer, keystroke logging, and webcam or microphone access. RATs are frequently used to establish a long-term foothold for further lateral movement or data theft.
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Flying Eagle Mobile RAT Builder: China's Infostealer-as-a-Service
Analysis of the 'Flying Eagle' mobile RAT builder, a sophisticated malware-as-a-service platform from China, used by threat groups to deploy infostealers targeting…
Compromised Joyfill npm Packages Deliver DEV#POPPER RAT
Beta versions of @joyfill/layouts and @joyfill/components npm packages compromised to deliver a DEV#POPPER RAT upon import. Node.js users at risk.
Dolphin X Malware: AI-Driven Target Prioritization & Defense
Analysis of Dolphin X, a new RAT utilizing AI to profile and rank victims, enabling threat actors to prioritize high-value targets for data exfiltration and further…
Malicious Vite npm Packages Deliver RAT via Blockchain C2
Seven malicious npm packages target Vite frontend projects. Dubbed ViteVenom, this software supply chain attack uses a four-tier blockchain C2 to deploy a RAT.
NetSupport RAT Infection: How to Detect Unidentified Loader Exploits
Analyze the multi-stage infection chain of an unidentified loader delivering NetSupport RAT, featuring technical breakdowns of JavaScript and PowerShell TTPs.
DPRK's 'Contagious Interview' Spreads RATs via Dev Repositories
DPRK threat actors are employing a 'contagious interview' scam, weaponizing compromised developer repositories to propagate RATs and malware across the software supply…