KlingonRAT
- First seen
- 2021-05-10 00:00:00
- Malware type
- rat
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 15:08:36
Targeted industries: government-and-public-sector technology-and-telecommunications defense-and-aerospace
Context
KlingonRAT is a remote access tool used primarily for cyber espionage activities. It targets sectors such as government, technology, and defense, providing attackers with capabilities to remotely control and exfiltrate data from compromised systems.
Detection coverage
- 1 YARA rules
Detection rules
- DITEKSHEN_MALWARE_Win_Klingonrat (yara-rule)
Reports & references
- malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Klingon Rat (report)
- intezer.com — Klingon Rat Holding On For Dear Life (report)