Malware

Meterpreter

First seen: 2004-01 • Status: active

Currently Active Threat

Meterpreter is part of Metasploit, the most famous hacking toolkit. It runs invisibly in computer memory.

Overview

Meterpreter is the payload component of Metasploit Framework. It runs in memory and is used in both pentests and attacks.

Also Known As

Metasploit Meterpreter

How It Spreads

  • Metasploit exploitation

What It Does

  • In-memory execution
  • Post-exploitation

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Target Platforms

Windows, Linux, macOS

Detection Tips

  • Monitor for Meterpreter signatures

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

T1055, T1059

If You're Infected

  1. 1.

    Memory forensics recommended

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