RAT

Keylogging

DarkComet

DarkComet

DarkComet is a remote access trojan (RAT) developed in 2011 and widely used for malicious activities. It enables attackers to log keystrokes, control webcams, disable security features, and conduct DDoS attacks.

Known Variants

Known Variants

Includes multiple custom versions tailored for various attack scenarios.

Includes multiple custom versions tailored for various attack scenarios.

Mitigation Strategies

Mitigation Strategies

Disable remote desktop protocols, enforce strict access controls, and deploy endpoint protection tools capable of detecting RAT behaviors.

Targeted Industries or Sectors

Targeted Industries or Sectors

Commonly targets individuals, small businesses, and occasionally large organizations for surveillance and data theft.

Commonly targets individuals, small businesses, and occasionally large organizations for surveillance and data theft.

Associated Threat Actors

Associated Threat Actors

Widely used by opportunistic attackers and some nation-state actors due to its ease of use and open availability.

Widely used by opportunistic attackers and some nation-state actors due to its ease of use and open availability.

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