RAT
A class of malware that runs covertly on a target host and allows an attacker to remotely control the system, typically providing capabilities such as an interactive shell, file upload and download, screen capture and keystroke logging.
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The Claude Code for VS Code extension listed on the Cursor Marketplace was found to have a backdoor implanted, through which attackers delivered a remote access trojan (RAT) to Claude developers worldwide.
This attack combines backdoor and remote access trojan capabilities: the backdoor maintains persistent access, while the RAT provides remote control, command execution and data exfiltration functions.
So-called 'localization assistants' or 'Codex assistants' are typically distributed as packaged executable files (.exe) and may embed keyloggers, clipboard monitors, or remote access trojans (RATs).
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The Claude Code for VS Code extension listed on the Cursor Marketplace was found to have a backdoor implanted, through which attackers delivered a remote access trojan (RAT) to Claude developers worldwide.
50%UnverifiedThis attack combines backdoor and remote access trojan capabilities: the backdoor maintains persistent access, while the RAT provides remote control, command execution and data exfiltration functions.
50%UnverifiedSo-called 'localization assistants' or 'Codex assistants' are typically distributed as packaged executable files (.exe) and may embed keyloggers, clipboard monitors, or remote access trojans (RATs).
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