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)