))
CYFIRMA Research- Technical Malware Analysis Report: Python-based RAT Malware
Manage episode 479767948 series 3472819
Content provided by CYFIRMA. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by CYFIRMA or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.
A New Breed of Python-Based RATs is Abusing Discord for C2
The CYFIRMA research team has investigated an emerging class of Python malware that is turning popular platforms into weaponized control panels. One recent variant showcases just how accessible and disruptive these tools have become.
This lightweight Remote Access Trojan (RAT) uses Discord bots and interactive UI buttons to control infected systems — no shell commands, no fancy exploits, just real-time remote control through a familiar interface.
Key Capabilities:
- Locks the user’s screen with an unclosable fullscreen GUI
- Forces system crashes (BSOD) via low-level Windows API calls
- Randomly moves the mouse to confuse or disable users
- Collects system and geolocation data through public APIs
- Embeds directly into Windows Startup for persistence
This serves as a critical reminder: The line between trusted apps and abuse is thinner than ever.
Link to the Research Report: https://www.cyfirma.com/research/technical-malware-analysis-report-python-based-rat-malware/
#CyberSecurity #MalwareAnalysis #PythonRAT #ThreatIntel #InfoSec #RedTeam #BlueTeam #CYFIRMA #CyfirmaResearch #ExternalThreatLandscapeManagement #ETLM
https://www.cyfirma.com/
210 episodes
Share
