VanillaRAT Scrapes System Info, Keystrokes
VanillaRAT is the name of a newly discovered piece of malware. As the name suggests, it is a remote access trojan.
VanillaRAT is written and compiled using the C++ programming language. The malware has a broad range of malicious capabilities that make it a serious threat.
The RAT can manipulate files on the victim system, including making copies, deleting and downloading files. VanillaRAT can also collect information on the infiltrated system, including OS version, hardware components and hardware load.
VanillaRAT also has a number of more dangerous spying capabilities that include a keystroke logger that records keypresses on the physical keyboard connected to the system, as well as modules for capturing audio and video from any connected devices capable of recording media.
The extent of access VanillaRAT gains on the targeted system and its significant spying and data exfiltration capabilities make it a serious threat. Removal will likely require the use of a dedicated anti-malware suite.
