Remote Access Trojan

DCRat

First seen: 2018-01 • Status: active

Currently Active Threat

DCRat is a cheap Russian hacking tool that criminals can rent. It gives hackers full control over infected computers.

Overview

DCRat is a Russian-origin RAT sold as malware-as-a-service. It is modular and regularly updated with new features.

Also Known As

Dark Crystal RAT, DarkCrystal RAT

How It Spreads

  • Phishing
  • Cracked software
  • Malicious downloads

What It Does

  • Remote access
  • Keylogging
  • Clipboard hijacking
  • File theft

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Target Platforms

Windows

Detection Tips

  • Monitor for DCRat signatures
  • Watch for suspicious .NET activity

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

T1056, T1115, T1005

If You're Infected

  1. 1.

    Full antivirus scan

  2. 2.

    Reset credentials

Related Malware

Asyncrat, Xworm

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