Analysis Summary

Gh0st RAT is a remote access trojan (RAT) that was first discovered in 2008. It is known for its ability to give an attacker complete control over an infected computer, including access to the victim's files, webcam, microphone, and keystrokes. Gh0st RAT is often used in targeted attacks against government and commercial organizations and has been linked to several APT (advanced persistent threat) campaigns. The malware is delivered via a phishing email or by exploiting vulnerabilities in software. Once installed, Gh0st RAT establishes a connection with a command and control server, through which the attacker can issue commands to the infected machine. Some variants of Gh0st can be used to install cryptocurrency miners and/or various trojan-type programs. Cybercriminals use these controls over the infected computer to access the victim's bank account and transfer money without authorization. It is important to keep software up to date and be cautious of phishing emails to prevent infection by Gh0st RAT or other RATs.

Impact

• Unauthorized Access
• Sensitive Information Theft
• File Manipulation
• Remote Command Execution

Indicators of Compromise

SHA1

• e01952257e18c4b450d7f4437b199ab3421af3a2

• d2abfab6bbb5abb71d8920ed9b77be7c258e05cf

• a52473477ef87af5312d130c184b14f1160ad376

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 promptly. 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.