Remote Access Trojan (RAT)

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Remote Access Trojan (RAT) is a malware program that includes a back door for administrative control over the target computer. RATs are usually downloaded invisibly with a user-requested program, such as a game or sent as an email attachment.

This backdoor into the target machine can allow an attacker unfettered access, including the ability to monitor user behavior, change computer settings, browse and copy files, access connected systems, and more.

It is not uncommon to find RAT packages that have been modified for a specific use, such as the program used in the Ukraine electric grid attack in 2015.

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