CYFIRMA Research- Technical Malware Analysis Report: Python-based RAT Malware

29/04/2025 6 min
CYFIRMA Research- Technical Malware Analysis Report: Python-based RAT Malware

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A New Breed of Python-Based RATs is Abusing Discord for C2 The CYFIRMA research team has investigated an emerging class of Python malware that is turning popular platforms into weaponized control panels. One recent variant showcases just how accessible and disruptive these tools have become. This lightweight Remote Access Trojan (RAT) uses Discord bots and interactive UI buttons to control infected systems — no shell commands, no fancy exploits, just real-time remote control through a familiar interface.  Key Capabilities:Locks the user’s screen with an unclosable fullscreen GUIForces system crashes (BSOD) via low-level Windows API callsRandomly moves the mouse to confuse or disable usersCollects system and geolocation data through public APIsEmbeds directly into Windows Startup for persistence  This serves as a critical reminder: The line between trusted apps and abuse is thinner than ever.Link to the Research Report: https://www.cyfirma.com/research/technical-malware-analysis-report-python-based-rat-malware/   #CyberSecurity #MalwareAnalysis #PythonRAT #ThreatIntel #InfoSec #RedTeam #BlueTeam #CYFIRMA #CyfirmaResearch #ExternalThreatLandscapeManagement #ETLMhttps://www.cyfirma.com/

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