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HZ Rat MacOS Variant

Sep 13, 2024 2:19:08 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Backdoor, RAT, MacOS, HZ Rat

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Executive Summary

A MacOS variant of HZ Rat was recently discovered targeting messaging apps in China. HZ Rat is a basic backdoor, and shell commands received from the C2 provide additional functionality.

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DevPopper Campaign Targets Software Developers

Aug 26, 2024 1:38:47 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, North Korea, RAT, DevPopper

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Verticals Targeted: Software Development

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An ongoing social engineering campaign was observed targeting software developers. The threat actors use fake interviews to deliver a Python-based RAT, known as DevPopper.

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DISGOMOJI Linux RAT Controlled Via Discord Emojis

Jun 24, 2024 3:02:07 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Espionage, India, Pakistan, Government, RAT, Discord, DISGOMOJI

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Verticals Targeted: Government

Executive Summary

DISGOMOJI is a RAT controlled via emojis sent over Discord. It was recently observed targeting government entities in India.

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XWorm

Nov 3, 2023 2:13:28 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, RAT, XWorm

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XWorm is a .NET based, modular, multi-purpose malware family most often used as a RAT. CERT Polska analyzed an Xworm sample distributed via malspam containing an .lzh file.

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Qakbot Threat Actors Distributing Ransom Knight And Remcos

Oct 20, 2023 4:30:11 PM / by PolySwarm Tech Team posted in Threat Bulletin, Qbot, RAT, Remcos RAT, Ransom Knight, Qakbot

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Threat actors affiliated with Qakbot were observed distributing Ransom Knight ransomware and Remcos RAT.

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DcRAT Distributed Via Adult Content Themed Lures

Jun 26, 2023 1:57:42 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Ransomware, Infostealer, RAT, DcRAT, AsyncRAT

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Related Families: AsyncRAT
Verticals Targeted: Consumer Services

Executive Summary

DcRAT is a clone of AsyncRAT and is used for remote access and stealing information. It also has ransomware capabilities. DcRAT has distributed via adult content-themed lures, including lures for OnlyFans pages.

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AhRAT

Jun 2, 2023 2:04:00 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Espionage, Android, RAT, AhMyth, AhRAT

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Related Families: AhMyth

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AhRAT, an Android RAT, was disguised as the iRecorder app. This malicious version of the iRecorder app is capable of recording audio and exfiltrating files from a victim’s device.

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PingPull Linux Variant

May 8, 2023 3:05:38 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Espionage, China, PingPull, Gallium, RAT, Sword2033

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Related Families: Sword2033

Executive Summary

China nexus threat actor group Gallium was recently observed using a new Linux variant of PingPull in an espionage campaign.

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