Rewterz Threat Alert – DarkComet RAT (Remote Access Trojan) – Active IOCs

Severity

High

Analysis Summary

DarkComet RAT (Remote Administration Tool) is a type of malware that allows an attacker to remotely control and access a victim’s computer. It is typically spread through phishing campaigns or by exploiting vulnerabilities in software. Once installed on a victim’s computer, the attacker can use the RAT to steal sensitive information, install additional malware, or perform other malicious actions. DarkComet RAT was first discovered in 2008, and it has since been used in a number of high-profile cyber attacks. To protect yourself from RATs like DarkComet, it’s important to keep your software up-to-date, use anti-virus software, and be cautious when opening email attachments or clicking on links from unknown sources.

Impact

• Unauthorized Access
• Remote command execution
• Theft of Sensitive Information

Indicators of Compromise

MD5

fd5241960fbbeee4588bd68e5a119ad0
0af5c337082f7f3d9249ca5cdfd2d4ce
8957dd2da21ef7bf841dfb87dd5ecd5c

SHA-256

03f2ed035507dd247c59f711385ad5fde2921dd3c8d3dfd102906e760608a91e
069da9838ffd1b21d13c0a1952608e29e64e7b40847ab3fb67e16cfd797ab834
a9c95b508ab2e64310ee886532f7e3dd15b1895621d26a83e75fbb519fdf7a9b

SHA-1

73cebe9f55395e64dccde05ad599a4b449dfdacd
aeb90df77e8fc06b9a42287cb277710e5305c9bc
816757cd31c9c039746568093503129aeacfbdba

Remediation

• Block all threat indicators at your respective controls.
• Search for Indicators of compromise (IOCs) in your environment utilizing your respective security controls
• Enable antivirus and anti-malware software and update signature definitions in a timely manner. Using multi-layered protection is necessary to secure vulnerable assets
• Patch and upgrade any platforms and software timely and make it into a standard security policy.