Remote Access Trojan

NetSupport RAT

First seen: 2017-01 • Status: active

Currently Active Threat

NetSupport is real IT software that hackers abuse. They install it after breaking in to control computers.

Overview

NetSupport Manager is legitimate remote admin software frequently abused as a RAT after initial malware infection.

Also Known As

NetSupport Manager RAT

How It Spreads

  • Dropped by other malware
  • Phishing

What It Does

  • Remote control
  • Legitimate tool abuse

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Target Platforms

Windows

Detection Tips

  • Monitor for unauthorized NetSupport installations

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

T1219

If You're Infected

  1. 1.

    Remove unauthorized installations

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