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TF-MAL-apk.xrat

📛 Threat Title

Malware family: XRat

Category: XRat First seen: Last updated: Source: ThreatFox Malwares

Description

ThreatFox malware family `apk.xrat`. Printable name: XRat.

Indicators of Compromise (1)

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domain apk.xrat VT: VT base fetch failed: HTTPError: 429 Client Error: Too Many Requests for url: https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/domains/apk.xrat

IOC database

Type
domain
Value
apk.xrat
First seen
Last seen
Attached to this threat
Appears in
1 threat
Description
Extracted from Threat TF-MAL-apk.xrat

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Threat Hunt — feed corroboration

Not present in any configured threat-intel feed.

Details From VirusTotal

VirusTotal: VT base fetch failed: HTTPError: 429 Client Error: Too Many Requests for url: https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/domains/apk.xrat

References (1)

Remediations (10)

  • web:advisory.eventussecurity.com

    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: A widespread malware distribution campaign has been observed in which a remote access Trojan (RAT), commonly referred to as xRAT or QuasarRAT, is being distributed under the guise of downloadable game files on popular file-sharing platforms. These files are hosted on webhard services that masquerade as legitimate entertainment downloads, including adult games, to trick users ...

  • web:asec.ahnlab.com

    AhnLab SEcurity intelligence Center (ASEC) recently discovered that the xRAT (QuasarRAT) malware is being distributed through a webhard disguised as an adult game. In Korea, webhard services are one of the most commonly used platforms for distributing malware .

  • web:cybersecuritynews.com

    QuasarRAT, initially surfacing in 2014 under the alias xRAT , began its lifecycle as a legitimate remote administration tool for Windows environments. Over the last decade, however, its open-source nature and accessibility have facilitated its transformation into a potent instrument for cybercriminals. The malware is built on the .NET Framework using C#, making it highly adaptable for diverse ...

  • web:gbhackers.com

    These campaigns underscore the growing trend of fileless malware , script obfuscation, and non-traditional delivery formats. Defenders should adopt behavioral detection solutions, enforce rigorous content inspection for all file types—including SVG—and bolster user awareness training to spot suspicious attachments and links.

  • web:malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de

    Details for the XRat malware family including references, samples and yara signatures.

  • web:www.breachsense.com

    Complete malware remediation now requires addressing both the infected endpoint and the stolen authentication data. Your malware incident response playbook must account for both.

  • web:www.cisa.gov

    It highlights technical approaches to uncovering malicious activity and includes mitigation steps according to best practices. The purpose of this report is to enhance incident response among partners and network administrators along with serving as a playbook for incident investigation.

  • web:www.ncsc.gov.uk

    How to defend organisations against malware or ransomware attacks.

  • web:www.securityweek.com

    Dubbed xRAT , the malware appears to have evolved from the high-profile Xsser / mRAT malware that made headlines in late 2014. The newly discovered mobile threat features code structure almost identical to that of the mRAT family of malware , uses the same decryption key and certain heuristics and naming conventions that suggest the same actor ...

  • web:www.uvcyber.com

    Executive Summary XWorm, ironically, behaves like a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) and includes multiple defensive measures against inspection by security researchers. Over the past year, the XWorm malware has grown in popularity and has seen multiple improvements to its code. Once the malware has established itself on a victim host, it beacons out to a command and control (C2) server and awaits ...

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