Overview
Darkwatch is a sophisticated Remote Access Trojan (RAT) and surveillance-focused malware family designed to establish persistent access to infected systems. Darkwatch has been associated with advanced cybercrime groups leveraging it for espionage, credential theft, and lateral movement across enterprise environments. The malware is typically distributed via spear-phishing campaigns, malicious installers, and compromised websites. Its modular architecture enables attackers to deploy additional payloads, capture sensitive user activity, and maintain long-term covert operations.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
- Malware Type
- Darkwatch – Remote Access Trojan (RAT) / Surveillance Malware.
- Infection Vectors
- Spear-phishing emails with malicious attachments or links.
- Trojanized software installers and cracked applications.
- Drive-by downloads from compromised or malicious websites.
- Malvertising campaigns leveraging exploit kits……
