One of the most dangerous malware out there is now be distribute for free on the dark web.
A free Trojan malware is spreading on the dark web, capable of compromising the security of passwords. Bank details and other personal information in a very simple way. Without the need for specific technical skills.
What is NanoCore RAT?
The trojan in question, NanoCore RAT (Remote Access Tool) made its first appearance in 2013.
The license was on sale on the dark web for $ 25, a paltry amount, which allow it to widely distribute. The recently released version is not only free, but also updated and therefore more harmful.
NanoCore attacks Windows systems “silently” . It is mainly a remote control tool , therefore cyber criminals, once the virus has started, enter full control of the machine without the user noticing it, stealing passwords, carrying out keylogging (interception activity of what a user type on the computer keyboard), secretly accessing the webcam and microphone.
NanoCore essentially allows cybercriminals to have access to all information and functionality of compromised PCs .
How is it spread?
Like most malware, NanoCore is spread via phishing mail attacks , usually in emails that look like invoices or order confirmations customized with the victim’s name.
The cyber crooks used real user data to push him to open the message and click on the attachment, thus starting the PC infection.
Learn more about email scams by reading our cybersecurity articles.
How to avoid falling victim to this type of malware?
- Be careful when browsing the web and download files and software only from trustworthy sites .
- A good rule of thumb is to always check that the website is in HTTPS (in browsers such as Chrome, sites with HTTPS protocol have a padlock to the left of the URL) and that the spelling of the site’s URL is correct (very often online scammers use domains similar to those of trusted sites to mislead users).
- Rely on an effective antispam that not only acts as a filter for spam messages, but is able to identify and block malicious links within them.
- The best performing software in this terms is Libra Esva with 14 levels of analysis, 99.96% spam detecting and a percentage of false positives close to zero .
- Highly customizable thanks to content filters and whitelists , Libra Esva is an indispensable tool within companies.
- Periodically scan your pc with an updated antivirus .
How to avoid the installation of a malware?
Everyone should know that the key to computer security is caution. For this reason, being careful when browsing the Internet and downloading / installing software is a must. Always make sure to carefully analyze every single email attachment you receive. If the file / link seems irrelevant and / or the sender seems suspicious / unrecognizable, do not open anything. It is also extremely important to have a reputable anti-virus / anti-spyware suite installed and running. As such tools are very likely to detect and eliminate malware before anything bad happens. If you think your computer is already infect. We recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner to automatically eliminate infiltrate malware.
