Tag: rat
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CRESCENTHARVEST Malware Campaign Uses Iran Protest Lures to Deploy Info”‘Stealing RAT
A new malware campaign, dubbed CRESCENTHARVEST, that abuses the ongoing Iran protest narrative to deliver a powerful information”‘stealing remote access trojan (RAT) against Farsi”‘speaking users. The operation appears tailored to supporters of the protests and other Iran”‘focused audiences, with a clear focus on long”‘term surveillance rather than short”‘lived disruption. The campaign surfaced shortly after January 9…
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ClickFix added nslookup commands to its arsenal for downloading RATs
Microsoft researchers found a ClickFix campaign that uses the nslookup tool to have users infect their own system with a Remote Access Trojan. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/clickfix-added-nslookup-commands-to-its-arsenal-for-downloading-rats/
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 84
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malware Newsletter Stan Ghouls targeting Russia and Uzbekistan with NetSupport RAT Breaking Down ZeroDayRAT New Spyware Targeting Android and iOS Old-School IRC, New Victims: Inside the Newly Discovered SSHStalker Linux Botnet Reynolds: Defense Evasion Capability […]…
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New XWorm RAT Campaign Leverages Phishing and CVE-2018-0802 Excel Exploit to Bypass Detection
Tags: attack, control, cve, cyber, cybercrime, data, ddos, detection, exploit, marketplace, phishing, ransomware, rat, theft, windowsXWorm, a multi-functional .NET”‘based RAT first observed in 2022, remains actively traded across cybercrime marketplaces and continues to attract both low-skilled and advanced operators thanks to its rich feature set and plugin-based architecture. Once deployed, it enables full remote control of compromised Windows systems, including data theft, remote desktop control, DDoS attacks, and ransomware execution.…
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Phishing campaign chains old Office flaw with fileless XWorm RAT to evade detection
Fileless .NET stage and a modular XWorm core: Beyond initial access, Fortinet observed a fileless .NET stage loaded directly into memory, followed by process hollowing into msbuild.exe, a legitimate Microsoft build tool capable of executing .NET code. The choice of msbuild.exe aligns with the malware’s runtime requirements while helping it blend into normal system activity.”A…
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Phishing campaign chains old Office flaw with fileless XWorm RAT to evade detection
Fileless .NET stage and a modular XWorm core: Beyond initial access, Fortinet observed a fileless .NET stage loaded directly into memory, followed by process hollowing into msbuild.exe, a legitimate Microsoft build tool capable of executing .NET code. The choice of msbuild.exe aligns with the malware’s runtime requirements while helping it blend into normal system activity.”A…
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Phishing campaign chains old Office flaw with fileless XWorm RAT to evade detection
Fileless .NET stage and a modular XWorm core: Beyond initial access, Fortinet observed a fileless .NET stage loaded directly into memory, followed by process hollowing into msbuild.exe, a legitimate Microsoft build tool capable of executing .NET code. The choice of msbuild.exe aligns with the malware’s runtime requirements while helping it blend into normal system activity.”A…
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Bloody Wolf Cybercrime Group Uses NetSupport RAT to Breach Organizations
The latest campaign, they have switched to misusing a legitimate remote administration tool called NetSupport RAT. A cybercriminal group known as >>Stan Ghouls<< (or Bloody Wolf) has launched a fresh wave of attacks targeting organizations across Central Asia and Russia. Active since at least 2023, this group focuses heavily on the manufacturing, finance, and IT…
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Bloody Wolf Targets Uzbekistan, Russia Using NetSupport RAT in Spear-Phishing Campaign
The threat actor known as Bloody Wolf has been linked to a campaign targeting Uzbekistan and Russia to infect systems with a remote access trojan known as NetSupport RAT.Cybersecurity vendor Kaspersky is tracking the activity under the moniker Stan Ghouls. The threat actor is known to be active since at least 2023, orchestrating spear-phishing attacks…
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Compromised dYdX npm and PyPI Packages Deliver Wallet Stealers and RAT Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new supply chain attack in which legitimate packages on npm and the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository have been compromised to push malicious versions to facilitate wallet credential theft and remote code execution.The compromised versions of the two packages are listed below -@dydxprotocol/v4-client-js (npm) – 3.4.1, 1.22.1, 1.15.2, 1.0.31& First…
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New DesckVB RAT Unveiled with Multi-Stage Infection Chain and Plugin-Based Architecture
A sophisticated strain of the DeskVB Remote Access Trojan (RAT) has been identified in the wild, showcasing a highly modular architecture and a complex, multi-stage infection chain. While the malware family itself is not entirely new, this latest iteration (v2.9.0.0) stands out for its operational stability and >>plugin-based<< design, which allow attackers to deploy capabilities…
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njRAT runs MassLogger
njRAT is a remote access trojan that has been around for more than 10 years and still remains one of the most popular RATs among criminal threat actors. This blog post demonstrates how NetworkMiner Professional can be used to decode the njRAT C2 traffic to extract artifacts like screenshots, command[…] First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump…
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Pulsar RAT Targets Windows Systems via Per-User Run Key, Exfiltrates Sensitive Data
A sophisticated multi-stage malware campaign leveraging living-off-the-land techniques and in-memory payload delivery has been discovered targeting Windows systems. The attack employs Pulsar RAT, a full-featured remote access trojan combined with advanced stealer capabilities, using evasion techniques designed to bypass traditional security controls and maintain persistent access. The infection chain begins with a hidden batch file…
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Fake Clawdbot VS Code Extension Deploys ScreenConnect RAT
Tags: ratA fake Clawdbot VS Code extension silently deployed a ScreenConnect RAT through a trusted plugin. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/fake-clawdbot-vs-code-extension-deploys-screenconnect-rat/
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Hugging Face Repositories Abused in New Android Malware Campaign
Attackers exploited Hugging Face’s trusted infrastructure to spread an Android RAT, using fake security apps and thousands of malware variants. The post Hugging Face Repositories Abused in New Android Malware Campaign appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-hugging-face-android-rat-malware-campaign/
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This stealthy Windows RAT holds live conversations with its operators
Tags: access, data, detection, injection, malware, mitigation, monitoring, powershell, rat, reverse-engineering, theft, windowsRAT capabilities and stealer functionality: The .NET payload implements a remote access trojan that allows operators to interact directly with compromised systems. Unlike many commodity RATs that rely on periodic check-ins, this malware supports live command handling, enabling attackers to issue instructions and receive responses in near real-time.This interactive design allows operators to perform reconnaissance,…
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 82
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malware Newsletter KONNI Adopts AI to Generate PowerShell Backdoors Who Operates the Badbox 2.0 Botnet? Weaponized in China, Deployed in India: The SyncFuture Espionage Targeted Campaign Android Trojan Campaign Uses Hugging Face Hosting for RAT Payload…
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Android RAT Uses Hugging Face to Host Malware
Bitdefender has discovered a new Android malware campaign that uses Hugging Face First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/android-rat-hugging-face-host/
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Arsink RAT Targets Android Devices to Steal Sensitive Data and Enable Remote Access
Arsink is a cloud-native Android Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that steals sensitive data and grants attackers deep control over infected devices. In several builds, larger media is pushed through Google Apps Script into Google Drive, while other versions rely on Firebase Realtime Database (RTDB) and Firebase Storage, sometimes paired with Telegram for fast exfiltration. The…
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Windows Malware Uses Pulsar RAT for Live Chats While Stealing Data
We usually think of computer viruses as silent, invisible programs running in the background, but a worrying discovery shows that modern hackers are getting much more personal. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/windows-malware-pulsar-rat-live-chats-steal-data/
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Hugging Face infra abused to spread Android RAT in a large-scale malware campaign
Abuse through smart hosting: Hugging Face is a go-to platform for developers hosting machine learning models, datasets, and tooling. According to Bitdefender, the resource is now being leveraged to mask malicious downloads amidst legitimate activity. While the platform uses ClamAV scanning on uploads, these controls currently fall short of filtering out cleverly disguised malware repositories,…
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Breach Roundup: Android RAT Hides Behind Hugging Face
Also, SmarterMail Flaw, Nike Breach Probe, Empire Market Co-Creator Pleads Guilty. This week, researchers exposed an Android RAT abusing Hugging Face. Attackers exploited a SmarterMail flaw. Automakers raised cyber spending. CISA flagged a VMware bug. Microsoft patched Office. An Empire Market co-creator pleaded guilty. Nike probed a breach. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Weaponized VS Code Extension “ClawdBot Agent” Spreads ScreenConnect RAT
A malicious Visual Studio Code extension posing as an AI coding assistant has been caught secretly installing a fully functional remote access tool (RAT) on developer machines. The extension looks convincing at first glance: polished branding, a professional icon, and integration with several AI providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Ollama, Groq, Mistral, and OpenRouter. In…
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Everybody is WinRAR phishing, dropping RATs as fast as lightning
Russians, Chinese spies, run-of-the-mill crims “¦ First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/01/28/winrar_bug_under_attack/
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ThreatsDay Bulletin: Pixel Zero-Click, Redis RCE, China C2s, RAT Ads, Crypto Scams & 15+ Stories
Most of this week’s threats didn’t rely on new tricks. They relied on familiar systems behaving exactly as designed, just in the wrong hands. Ordinary files, routine services, and trusted workflows were enough to open doors without forcing them.What stands out is how little friction attackers now need. Some activity focused on quiet reach and…
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Weaponized Shipping Documents Spread Remcos RAT in Stealthy Malware Campaign
A sophisticated phishing campaign distributing a fileless variant of Remcos RAT, a commercial remote access tool offering extensive capabilities, including system resource management, remote surveillance, network management, and agent control. The campaign initiates through phishing emails impersonating Vietnamese shipping companies, tricking recipients into opening attached Word documents under the pretense of viewing updated shipping documents.…
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Threat Actors Exploit LinkedIn for RAT Delivery in Enterprise Networks
A sophisticated phishing campaign exploiting LinkedIn private messages has been identified, delivering remote access trojans (RATs) through a combination of DLL sideloading techniques and weaponized open-source Python pen-testing scripts, enabling attackers to establish persistent control over corporate systems while evading traditional security detection. These archives contain four key components: a genuine open-source PDF reader application,…