is a remote access trojan (RAT) that first appeared in underground forums in early 2017. It is primarily designed for surveillance, data theft, and remote system control.
: Once installed, it connects to a command-and-control (C&C) server, granting the attacker full administrative access to the device, including the ability to change system settings or install additional malware.
The specific file is a compressed archive containing a version of this malware, which researchers and sandboxes have identified as malicious. Key Features and Capabilities CobianRAT_v1.0.40.7.rar
Multiple security platforms identify this specific version as a threat: Cobian RAT – A backdoored RAT - Zscaler, Inc.
: A unique "informative feature" of this RAT is that its original author released the builder for free on hacking forums, but included a secret backdoor. This allowed the original author to gain access to any data stolen by other cybercriminals using the tool. is a remote access trojan (RAT) that first
: CobianRAT shares significant structural similarities with the njRAT and H-Worm malware families. Detection and Analysis
: It allows attackers to browse, copy, modify, or delete personal files on the infected machine. The specific file is a compressed archive containing
: The tool can record on-screen activity, capture keystrokes (keylogging), and hijack the device's camera and microphone to watch or listen to the victim.