Tag: rat
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Dragon Breath Uses RONINGLOADER to Disable Security Tools and Deploy Gh0st RAT
The threat actor known as Dragon Breath has been observed making use of a multi-stage loader codenamed RONINGLOADER to deliver a modified variant of a remote access trojan called Gh0st RAT.The campaign, which is primarily aimed at Chinese-speaking users, employs trojanized NSIS installers masquerading as legitimate like Google Chrome and Microsoft Teams, according to Elastic…
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Operation Endgame Disrupts More Malware
Rhadamanthys, VenomRAT and Elysium Targeted in Operation. A multinational law enforcement operation resulted in the arrest of a remote access Trojan operator and the seizure of over 1,000 info stealer and botnet servers. Authorities took down 1,025 servers associated with the Rhadamanthys infostealer, the Venom RAT and a botnet dubbed Elysium. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Operation Endgame Dismantles 1,025 Malware Servers
Europol and Eurojust dismantled major criminal infrastructure powering widespread infostealer, RAT, and botnet operations. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/operation-endgame-dismantles-1025-malware-servers/
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A new round of Europol’s Operation Endgame dismantled Rhadamanthys, Venom RAT, and Elysium botnet
Europol’s Operation Endgame dismantles Rhadamanthys, Venom RAT, and Elysium botnet in a global crackdown on cybercriminal infrastructures. Europol and Eurojust have launched a new phase of Operation Endgame, carried out between November 10 and 13, 2025, dismantling major malware families including Rhadamanthys Stealer, Venom RAT, and the Elysium botnet as part of a global effort…
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SmartApeSG Uses ClickFix to Deploy NetSupport RAT
The SmartApeSG campaign, also known as ZPHP and HANEYMANEY, continues to evolve its infection tactics, pivoting to ClickFix-style attack vectors. Security researchers have documented the campaign’s latest methodology, which uses deceptive fake CAPTCHA pages to trick users into executing malicious commands that ultimately deploy NetSupport RAT a Remote Access Trojan capable of giving attackers complete…
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Operation Endgame Dismantles Rhadamanthys, Venom RAT, and Elysium Botnet in Global Crackdown
Malware families like Rhadamanthys Stealer, Venom RAT, and the Elysium botnet have been disrupted as part of a coordinated law enforcement operation led by Europol and Eurojust.The activity, which is taking place between November 10 and 13, 2025, marks the latest phase of Operation Endgame, an ongoing operation designed to take down criminal infrastructures and…
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Beware of Fake Bitcoin Tools Concealing DarkComet RAT Malware
A newly discovered malware campaign is leveraging one of cybercriminals’ most effective lures cryptocurrency to distribute DarkComet RAT. This notorious remote access trojan continues to plague users despite being discontinued by its creator years ago. Security researchers have identified a suspicious executable masquerading as a Bitcoin wallet application, which, when executed, silently deploys the full…
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DarkComet Spyware Resurfaces Disguised as Fake Bitcoin Wallet
Old DarkComet RAT spyware is back, hiding inside fake Bitcoin wallets and trading apps to steal credentials via keylogging. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/darkcomet-spyware-fake-bitcoin-wallet-apps/
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Fantasy Hub: Russian-sold Android RAT boasts full device espionage as MaaS
Researchers found Fantasy Hub, a Russian MaaS Android RAT that lets attackers spy, steal data, and control devices via Telegram. Zimperium researchers uncovered Fantasy Hub, a Russian-sold Android RAT offered as Malware-as-a-Service, enabling spying, device control, and data theft via Telegram. The malware allows operators to take over infected devices, gathering SMS messages, contacts, call…
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New “KomeX” Android RAT Hits Hacker Forums with Tiered Subscriptions
A sophisticated Android remote-access trojan named KomeX RAT has emerged on underground hacking forums, with the threat actor Gendirector actively marketing the malware through tiered subscription models. The malware, built on the foundation of previously documented BTMOB, poses a significant threat to Android device owners due to its extensive capabilities and aggressive advertising campaign within…
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ClickFix Campaign Targets Hotels, Spurs Secondary Customer Attacks
Attackers compromise hospitality providers with an infostealer and RAT malware and then use stolen data to launch a phishing attacks against customers via both email and WhatsApp. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/clickfix-targets-hotels-secondary-customer-attacks
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ClickFix Campaign Targets Hotels, Spurs Secondary Customer Attacks
Attackers compromise hospitality providers with an infostealer and RAT malware and then use stolen data to launch a phishing attacks against customers via both email and WhatsApp. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/clickfix-targets-hotels-secondary-customer-attacks
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ValleyRAT Campaign Targets Windows via WeChat and DingTalk
A sophisticated Windows remote-access trojan known as ValleyRAT has emerged as a high-confidence indicator of targeted intrusions against Chinese-language users and organizations. ValleyRAT’s operational model relies on a carefully orchestrated delivery chain comprising four distinct components: the downloader, loader, injector, and RAT payload. First observed in early 2023, this multi-stage malware combines advanced evasion techniques,…
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ValleyRAT Campaign Targets Windows via WeChat and DingTalk
A sophisticated Windows remote-access trojan known as ValleyRAT has emerged as a high-confidence indicator of targeted intrusions against Chinese-language users and organizations. ValleyRAT’s operational model relies on a carefully orchestrated delivery chain comprising four distinct components: the downloader, loader, injector, and RAT payload. First observed in early 2023, this multi-stage malware combines advanced evasion techniques,…
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EndClient RAT Leverages Compromised Code-Signing to Slip Past Antivirus
A sophisticated Remote Access Trojan (RAT) is actively targeting North Korean Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) through a campaign leveraging stolen code-signing certificates to evade antivirus detection. The newly discovered >>EndClient RAT,>StressClear.msi,
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EndClient RAT Leverages Compromised Code-Signing to Slip Past Antivirus
A sophisticated Remote Access Trojan (RAT) is actively targeting North Korean Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) through a campaign leveraging stolen code-signing certificates to evade antivirus detection. The newly discovered >>EndClient RAT,>StressClear.msi,
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North Korean APTs Upgrade Arsenal: Kimsuky Uses Stealthy HttpTroy, Lazarus Deploys New BLINDINGCAN RAT
The post North Korean APTs Upgrade Arsenal: Kimsuky Uses Stealthy HttpTroy, Lazarus Deploys New BLINDINGCAN RAT appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity. First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/north-korean-apts-upgrade-arsenal-kimsuky-uses-stealthy-httptroy-lazarus-deploys-new-blindingcan-rat/
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Chinese hackers target Western diplomats using hardpatch Windows shortcut flaw
Tags: access, attack, china, control, cyber, endpoint, exploit, flaw, group, hacker, intelligence, mitigation, monitoring, rat, russia, threat, ukraine, update, vulnerability, windowsMitigation: In the absence of a patch, organizations worried about .LNK attacks should consider blocking .LNK files or disabling their execution in Windows Explorer, Arctic Wolf advised.”This should be put in place across all Windows systems, prioritizing endpoints used by personnel with access to sensitive diplomatic or policy information. While this vulnerability was disclosed in…
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ThreatsDay Bulletin: DNS Poisoning Flaw, Supply-Chain Heist, Rust Malware Trick and New RATs Rising
The comfort zone in cybersecurity is gone. Attackers are scaling down, focusing tighter, and squeezing more value from fewer, high-impact targets. At the same time, defenders face growing blind spots — from spoofed messages to large-scale social engineering.This week’s findings show how that shrinking margin of safety is redrawing the threat landscape. Here’s what’s First…
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PureHVNC RAT Distributed via Weaponized Judicial Documents
The campaign leverages judicial document themes to distribute Hijackloader malware, which subsequently deploys PureHVNC remote access trojan (RAT)”, marking the first observed instance where this combination has been used against Spanish-speaking users in Latin America. The campaign represents a significant tactical shift for threat actors operating in the region. Hijackloader, previously documented in campaigns targeting…
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New Atroposia RAT Surfaces on Dark Web
Atroposia is a newly discovered modular RAT that uses encrypted channels and advanced theft capabilities to target credentials and crypto wallets First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/new-atroposia-rat-surfaces-on-dark/
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New Atroposia RAT Uses Hidden Remote Desktop, Vulnerability Scanning and Advanced Persistence
Tags: access, credentials, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, malware, marketplace, network, rat, theft, vulnerabilityA sophisticated new remote access trojan called Atroposia has emerged in underground cybercrime marketplaces, offering attackers a comprehensive toolkit for hidden remote desktop access, credential theft, and network manipulation at an accessible price point. Security researchers at Varonis recently discovered the malware being promoted on underground forums, highlighting how advanced cyberattack capabilities are increasingly packaged…
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Atroposia malware kit lowers the bar for cybercrime, and raises the stakes for enterprise defenders
Tags: apt, authentication, automation, ciso, credentials, crime, cybercrime, defense, detection, dns, endpoint, infrastructure, mail, malicious, malware, mfa, monitoring, rat, service, spam, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityRAT toolkits proliferating: Atroposia is one of a growing number of RAT tools targeting enterprises; Varonis has also recently discovered SpamGPT and MatrixPDF, a spam-as-a-service platform and malicious PDF builder, respectively.Shipley noted that these types of packages which identify additional avenues to maintain persistence have been around for some time; Mirai, which goes back to…
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Attackers Sell Turnkey Remote Access Trojan ‘Atroposia’
Atroposia, a new RAT malware, offers low-level cybercriminal affiliates the ability to utilize sophisticated stealth and persistence capabilities. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/attackers-sell-turnkey-remote-access-trojan-atroposia
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Attackers Sell Turnkey Remote Access Trojan ‘Atroposia’
Atroposia, a new RAT malware, offers low-level cybercriminal affiliates the ability to utilize sophisticated stealth and persistence capabilities. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/attackers-sell-turnkey-remote-access-trojan-atroposia
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Linux RATs on Windows: Ransomware Actors Target VMware Deployments
The Agenda ransomware group has evolved its attack methodology with a sophisticated technique that deploys Linux ransomware variants directly on Windows systems, challenging traditional endpoint security controls. The attack represents a significant tactical evolution in ransomware deployment strategies. Threat actors utilized WinSCP for secure file transfer to move Linux ransomware binaries onto Windows machines, then…
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Linux RATs on Windows: Ransomware Actors Target VMware Deployments
The Agenda ransomware group has evolved its attack methodology with a sophisticated technique that deploys Linux ransomware variants directly on Windows systems, challenging traditional endpoint security controls. The attack represents a significant tactical evolution in ransomware deployment strategies. Threat actors utilized WinSCP for secure file transfer to move Linux ransomware binaries onto Windows machines, then…