MalwareSep 24, 2026
SectopRAT Returns, Hiding Inside a Legitimate Application
SectopRAT, a remote access Trojan, is now being distributed by hiding within legitimate applications.
Summary
The remote access Trojan (RAT) known as SectopRAT has resurfaced with a new distribution method. It is now being disguised and hidden inside legitimate applications, making it harder to detect. Security experts are advising organizations to focus on monitoring application behavior rather than solely relying on signature-based detection to combat this evolving threat.