Malware

Brute Ratel

First seen: 2020-12 • Status: active

Currently Active Threat

Brute Ratel is an expensive hacking tool designed to avoid detection. A pirated copy leaked online and is now used by criminals worldwide.

Overview

Brute Ratel is a commercial adversary simulation tool designed to evade EDR. A cracked version leaked and is now widely used by threat actors.

Also Known As

Brute Ratel C4, BRc4

How It Spreads

  • Targeted attacks
  • Initial access broker delivery

What It Does

  • EDR evasion
  • Command and control
  • Post-exploitation

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Target Platforms

Windows

Detection Tips

  • Look for BRc4 specific artifacts
  • Monitor for badger behavior

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

T1071, T1059, T1562

If You're Infected

  1. 1.

    Engage incident response team

  2. 2.

    Full network investigation

Related Malware

Cobalt Strike, Sliver

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