BlackNix RAT

The BlackNix RAT is a threatening Remote Access Trojan, which is available for free download on various underground hacking forums, as well as the official website of the people behind this malware. This is more than bad news since it means that any wannabe cybercrook can use the BlackNix RAT to craft their personalized remote access Trojan and begin to distribute it by using their favorite malware propagation channels. What's even scarier is that the BlackNix RAT packs a broad range of features, which would allow the ill-minded user to perform a ton of operations on the compromised computer, which might give them an opportunity to collect personal information, files, login credentials, and even monitor their victims by tracing their conversations or using their microphones and cameras.

The best way to keep yourself safe from the BlackNix RAT is by staying away from suspicious websites, as well as by making sure that you only download files from trustworthy and reputable sources. However, regardless of how safe your Web browsing sessions are, there's always a minor risk that the threat will come from an unexpected place, and this is why it is recommended to keep your computer protected with the help of a trustworthy anti-malware utility, which should be able to identify and disrupt any potentially harmful connections or files automatically.

If the BlackNix RAT is not stopped and it gets deployed to the compromised computer, then the users are unlikely to notice that there is anything wrong with their PCs. This Trojan operates in the background by creating Registry entries whose purpose is to ensure that the bad executable will be started whenever Windows boots. The process name that the Trojan uses may vary since every victim can opt to use their personalized application name and details. The only way to make sure that a version of the BlackNix RAT is not on your computer is to run a full system scan with the help of a trustworthy anti-virus scanner.

Failing to remove the BlackNix RAT may expose a lot of your files and information to cybercrooks since this Trojan packs a broad range of features such as:

• The BlackNix RAT may log keystrokes and capture audio via the available hardware audio devices.
• The BlackNix RAT may access the Web camera and record video/take screenshots through it.
• The BlackNix RAT may clear saved profiles on Steam, therefore ensuring that the victims will need to enter their login credentials the next time they access it.
• The BlackNix RAT may exfiltrate files from the compromised computer.
• The BlackNix RAT may access URLs and download files on the compromised computer silently.