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AsyncRAT

AsyncRAT is an open-source remote access tool originally available through the NYANxCAT Github repository that has been used in malicious campaigns.[1][2][3]

ID: S1087
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Type: TOOL
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Platforms: Windows
Contributors: Aaron Jornet
Version: 1.0
Created: 20 September 2023
Last Modified: 10 October 2023
Enterprise Layer
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Techniques Used

Domain ID Name Use
Enterprise T1622 Debugger Evasion

AsyncRAT can use the CheckRemoteDebuggerPresent function to detect the presence of a debugger.[3]
Enterprise T1568 Dynamic Resolution

AsyncRAT can be configured to use dynamic DNS.[4]
Enterprise T1564 .003 Hide Artifacts: Hidden Window

AsyncRAT can hide the execution of scheduled tasks using ProcessWindowStyle.Hidden.[3]
Enterprise T1105 Ingress Tool Transfer

AsyncRAT has the ability to download files over SFTP.[4]
Enterprise T1056 .001 Input Capture: Keylogging

AsyncRAT can capture keystrokes on the victim’s machine.[4]
Enterprise T1106 Native API

AsyncRAT has the ability to use OS APIs including CheckRemoteDebuggerPresent.[3]
Enterprise T1057 Process Discovery

AsyncRAT can examine running processes to determine if a debugger is present.[3]
Enterprise T1053 .005 Scheduled Task/Job: Scheduled Task

AsyncRAT can create a scheduled task to maintain persistence on system start-up.[3]
Enterprise T1113 Screen Capture

AsyncRAT has the ability to view the screen on compromised hosts.[4]
Enterprise T1082 System Information Discovery

AsyncRAT can check the disk size through the values obtained with DeviceInfo.[3]
Enterprise T1033 System Owner/User Discovery

AsyncRAT can check if the current user of a compromised system is an administrator. [3]
Enterprise T1125 Video Capture

AsyncRAT can record screen content on targeted systems.[4]
Enterprise T1497 .001 Virtualization/Sandbox Evasion: System Checks

AsyncRAT can identify strings such as Virtual, vmware, or VirtualBox to detect virtualized environments.[3]

Groups That Use This Software

ID Name References
G1018 TA2541

[5][1][2][3]

References

  1. Lorber, N. (2021, May 7). Revealing the Snip3 Crypter, a Highly Evasive RAT Loader. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  2. Ventura, V. (2021, September 16). Operation Layover: How we tracked an attack on the aviation industry to five years of compromise. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  3. Jornet, A. (2021, December 23). Snip3, an investigation into malware. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  1. Nyan-x-Cat. (n.d.). NYAN-x-CAT / AsyncRAT-C-Sharp. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  2. Larson, S. and Wise, J. (2022, February 15). Charting TA2541's Flight. Retrieved September 12, 2023.