ParallaxRAT targets cryptocurrency organizations through phishing emails
ParallaxRAT targets cryptocurrency organizations through phishing emails
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Summary
ParallaxRAT is a remote access Trojan (RAT) that has been distributed through phishing emails since December 2019. Recently, ParallaxRAT has been targeting cryptocurrency organizations. The malware uses injection techniques to hide within legitimate processes, making it difficult to detect. Once it successfully infects a victim’s machine, the attacker can interact with them through Notepad and instruct them to connect to a Telegram channel.