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

• 5f32b0f8f0d6d524969702481267cb16
• 146f2cec01cb613eb0574122c93b08c4

SHA-256

• 448a19d4eaa753aca293afde7a8acc8024f1dbbb51649f5e85589bb72749c6d7
• 4a9c0231a34465924266db441a25a9454e27332c36224267841c88f1aaab39dc

SHA-1

• 61619717f178232d276dd5cdd86290aac5ff3cdf
• e67af42dcc4922ed90ed57943cfcda2a9e2e989f

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.