Ares (Python)

First seen
2019-07-01 00:00:00
Malware type
rat
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 14:39:54

Targeted industries: government-and-public-sector technology-and-telecommunications financial-services

Context

Ares is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) written in Python. It allows attackers to gain remote control over compromised systems, often being used for data exfiltration and espionage activities.

Reports & references

  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Py.Ares (report)
  • seqrite.com — Operation Rusticweb Targets Indian Govt From Rust Based Malware To Web Service Exfiltration (report)
  • github.com — Ares (report)

External references