Remote access trojan

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A Remote Access Trojan (RAT) is a type of malware that controls a system through a remote network connection. While desktop sharing and remote administration have many legal uses, "RAT" connotes criminal or malicious activity. A RAT is typically installed without the victim's knowledge, often as payload of a Trojan horse, and will try to hide its operation from the victim and from security software and other anti-virus software.

Video Remote access trojan

Notable examples

1. Back Orifice
2. NetBus
3. iControl
4. PoisonIvy
5. Sub Seven
6. Beast Trojan
7. Bifrost
8. Blackshades
9. DarkComet

Maps Remote access trojan

References

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