{
  "family": "remotehack",
  "sample_count": 1,
  "category": "trojan",
  "description": "<h3>Executive Summary</h3>\nRemoteHack is a broad classification for a suite of Remote Access Trojans (RATs) and remote administration HackTools. These tools are designed to provide a remote operator with complete, interactive control over a compromised Windows endpoint. When detected outside of authorized penetration testing engagements, it indicates a severe compromise of the endpoint's security posture.\n\n<h3>Infection Vector and Technical Capabilities</h3>\nRemoteHack tools are typically deployed manually by attackers who have gained initial access via compromised RDP credentials, exploited web services, or via secondary deployment by a generic trojan downloader.\n\nOnce deployed, RemoteHack provides a comprehensive GUI or command-line interface for the attacker:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Full System Control:</strong> The tool allows the attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands, modify the Windows Registry, stop/start system services, and manipulate the file system (uploading/downloading files).</li>\n<li><strong>Surveillance and Espionage:</strong> Many variants categorized as RemoteHack include modules for live screen capture, keystroke logging, and sometimes audio/video surveillance by hijacking connected webcams or microphones.</li>\n<li><strong>Persistence:</strong> The tool will typically install itself as a hidden Windows Service or add entries to the `Run` registry keys to ensure the backdoor remains accessible even after the system is rebooted.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h3>Threat Assessment</h3>\nA RemoteHack infection is a critical security incident. The presence of a functional RAT indicates that an attacker has complete sovereignty over the endpoint. Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of the data on that machine (and potentially the entire network) are entirely compromised.\n\n<h3>Incident Response and Remediation</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Immediate Network Isolation:</strong> Severing the C2 connection is the absolute highest priority. Disconnect the infected machine from the network immediately to cut off the attacker's interactive access.</li>\n<li><strong>Hunt for Lateral Movement:</strong> Assume the attacker has already used the tool to pivot. Incident responders must analyze network traffic logs (NetFlow, firewall logs) originating from the infected IP address to identify other potentially compromised internal hosts.</li>\n<li><strong>Bare-Metal Re-imaging:</strong> Due to the extensive, interactive control a RAT provides, it is impossible to guarantee that a system has been \"cleaned\" manually. The attacker likely installed secondary, hidden backdoors. The only secure remediation is a complete bare-metal wipe and re-image from a trusted backup.</li>\n</ul>",
  "cta": "Published by the SystemHelpdesk team.",
  "aliases": [
    "HackTool.RemoteHack",
    "RAT.RemoteHack",
    "Win32/RemoteHack"
  ],
  "enrichment_level": "insufficient_information",
  "faq": [],
  "faq_count": 0,
  "mitre_attack": [
    "T1059",
    "T1056.001",
    "T1071.001",
    "T1105"
  ],
  "cisa_advisory": null,
  "last_updated": "2026-07-01T17:44:33Z",
  "type": "HackTool / RAT",
  "target_industries": [
    "Global / Opportunistic"
  ],
  "motivation": "Opportunistic",
  "threat_actors": [
    "Unknown / Cybercriminal"
  ],
  "target_geographies": [
    "Global"
  ]
}