Skuggaheimar/Threat Intelligence/Ratty RAT
RATTY RAT
RATTY
MALWARE
OPEN SOURCE
Threat IntelligenceMalwareMarch 27, 2025•15 min read

Ratty RAT: Threat Intelligence Profile

Java-based open-source RAT

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Ratty RAT (also known as Ratty) is a malware active since 2016. Java-based open-source RAT. Key characteristics include: Java-based, open-source, remote desktop, file manager, basic RAT functionality.

Overview & Background

Java-based open-source RAT. First identified in 2016, this threat is attributed to Open source.

Threat Assessment

Ratty RAT remains an active threat. Organizations should implement detection rules and monitor for indicators associated with this malware.

Technical Analysis

Ratty RAT employs the following capabilities and techniques:

MITRE ATT&CK Mapping

TacticTechniqueUsage
Initial AccessT1566.001 Phishing AttachmentCommon delivery vector
ExecutionT1204.002 Malicious FileUser-triggered execution
PersistenceT1547.001 Registry Run KeysAutostart persistence
Defense EvasionT1027 Obfuscated FilesPayload obfuscation
C2T1071.001 Web ProtocolsHTTP/HTTPS C2

Detection & Defense

Defend Against Ratty RAT

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Written by: Mjolnir Security  |  Published: March 27, 2025
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