Defination:-
RAT stands for Remote Access Trojan or Remote Administration Tool. It is one of the most dangerous virus out their over the internet. Hacker can use RAT to get complete control to your computer. He can do basicly anything with your computer. Using RAT hacker can install keyloggers and other malicious viruses remotely to your computer, infect files on your system and more. In this post i will tell you about what hacker can do with your computer using RAT and tell you about some commonly use RAT by hackers.
What Is RAT ?
A backdoor is an application allowing remote access to a computer. The difference between this type of malware and a legitimate application with similar functionality is that the installation is done without the user’s knowledge.Typical backdoor functionality includes the capability to send files to the host computer and execute files and commands on it, and to exfiltrate (send) files and documents back to the attacker. Often this is coupled with key-logging and screen-grabbing functionality for purposes of Spying and data theft.The term “RAT” (Remote Access Tool) can be considered a synonym to “backdoor”, but it usually signifies a full bundle including a client application meant for installation on the target system, and a server component that allows administration and control of the individual ‘bots’ or compromised systems.
What You Can Do With RAT ?
Once a RAT is installed on any computer hacker can do almost anything with that computer. Some malicious task that you can do with RAT are listed below:-
- Infecting Files
- Installing Keyloggers
- Remotely start webcam, sounds, movies etc
- Using your PC to attack Website (DDOS)
- View Screen
Harmless RAT or Good RAT
As you have seen how harmfull RAT are for your computer, but their are some good RAT which some of you might be using daily. You might have heard of TeamViewer, it is a software which you use to control some one's computer with his permission for file transfer, sharing your screen and more.
Some Common Rats :-
- ProRAT
- CyberGate RAT
- DarkComet RAT
