Xpert RAT

The Xpert RAT is a threatening hacking tool that may be used by cybercriminals worldwide since it is free to use, and is being distributed via several public hacking forums. Needless to say, threats that are distributed like this are much easier to detect by anti-virus software, but they also have a much greater reach, which is likely to mean that they will\ get to users who do not have good anti-virus protection inevitably.

This Remote Access Trojan (RAT) serves the purpose of providing the remote attacker with access to the compromised computer and gives them the ability to carry out a long list of operations automatically. Since anyone can use the Xpert RAT, it is likely that the attackers may use a broad range of infection vectors – spam emails, fake updates, fake downloads, pirate games and software, etc. The best way to keep yourself safe from threats like this one is to ensure that you have installed and enabled a reputable anti-malware software suite.

Failing to stop the Xpert RAT may result in very severe consequences for your privacy and security, if the problem is not identified and eliminated on time especially. Once the Xpert RAT is installed, it may connect to the attackers’ server and provide them with unsupervised access to many of your computer’s features. Some of the primary features of the Xpert RAT are:

• Retrieve information about the victim’s hardware and system settings.
• Retrieve a list of running processes, services and applications.
• Explore the file system and download or upload files.
• Modify the Windows Registry.
• Execute remote shell commands.
• Establish a remote desktop connection.
• Access and use the victim’s webcam.
• Log keystrokes.
• Record audio.

The Xpert RAT’s functionality may be further enriched with the use of the various plugins developed by the hacking community – one of the most infamous plugins for this RAT would allow attackers to collect saved login credentials from the compromised computer.

As you can see, any cybercriminal would be able to cause a lot of damage if they make use of the Xpert RAT’s rich features. We advise you to avoid downloading suspicious files, as well as to use a suitable anti-virus software suite at all times.