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)

External references