Aug. 9, 2023, 5:55 p.m. | Devon Griffith

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What is a RAT (Remote Access Trojan)?

A Remote Access Trojan (RAT) is like a silent infiltrator, sneaking into someone’s computer. It grants the attacker the power to control a system from afar, executing code remotely and receiving all the responses they desire as if they are holding the strings of a virtual puppet. They can snoop on passwords, banking data, and private conversations. Crafty and evasive, RATs are like invisible allies, giving unauthorized …

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