Novel KarstoRAT RAT Enables Webcam Monitoring, Audio Recording, and Remote Payload Execution
A newly identified remote access trojan called KarstoRAT has been found in sandbox analyses and malware repositories since early 2026. The malware gives attackers a broad set of remote-control capabilities over compromised Windows machines, including webcam capture, audio recording, keylogging, screenshot theft, and the ability to fetch and run additional payloads on demand. KarstoRAT is […] The post Novel KarstoRAT RAT Enables Webcam Monitoring, Audio Recording, and Remote Payload Execution appeared first on Cyber Security News.
KarstoRAT is a novel remote access trojan (RAT) that enables attackers to remotely control compromised Windows machines, including webcam capture, audio recording, and keylogging. The malware has been found in sandbox analyses and malware repositories since early 2026.
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