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FatalRAT Malware Targeting Organizations

Introduction

Numerous organizations in the Asia-Pacific region have been falling victim to phishing attacks using a malware called FatalRAT. A Remote Access Trojan (RAT) is a type of malware that, when deployed, gives a malicious actor control over your device. This control includes viewing your screen, moving your mouse, and potentially obtaining passwords. In this situation, the attacker typically operates in secret, with the user completely unaware, while causing significant damage. While the FatalRAT attackers remain anonymous, numerous systems are being compromised by their phishing attacks; quite the price to pay for opening an email attachment.

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