Snip3 tool that enchances the dangerous RAT threat

As we saw recently, RAT is a type of malware very similar to legitimate remote access programs. The main difference, of course, is that RAT is installed on a computer without the knowledge of the user. Most legitimate remote access programs are made for technical support and file sharing purposes, while RAT is created to spy on, hijack, or destroy computers and unfortunately Snip3 is a hacking tool that cyber criminals use to load additional payloads on the compromised computer for this.

The good news is that the Snip3 Loader isn’t that great at this, and you can be sure that a reputable antivirus app can keep you protected from the Snip3 Loader and the payloads it carries. Until now, attacks involving the Snip3 loader generally aimed to deliver a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) to the compromised system. Some of the RATs used in combination with Snip3 Loader are AsyncRAT, RevengeRAT, and the infamous Agent Tesla. All of these are very dangerous on their own, but they become an even more serious threat when combined with an implementation tool like Snip3 Loader.

The latter has the ability to detect virtual environments and stop the attack, a common trick used by cybercriminals to bypass systems used for malware analysis. In addition to this, it uses legitimate public services like Pastebin and top4top to store various settings and payload information, which you get on the go. Malware developers often try to hijack legitimate services, as network traffic to them is unlikely to generate red flags.

This threat is most commonly sent via phishing emails, which lead to the download of a basic visual file. In some cases, however, the attack chain begins with a large installation file, such as an Adobe installer, that includes the next stage. Undoubtedly a very dangerous threat but more than anything, the presence of RAT is what worries the most and that is why it is essential to have good protection

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