Overlay RAT

First seen
2018-06-01 00:00:00
Malware type
rat
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 15:14:50

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

Context

Overlay RAT is a remote access trojan used for cyber espionage and financial crimes. It enables attackers to remotely control infected devices and intercept communications, often targeting financial institutions and governmental entities.

Reports & references

  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Overlay Rat (report)
  • securityintelligence.com — Overlay Rat Malware Uses Autoit Scripting To Bypass Antivirus Detection (report)
  • cybereason.com — Brazilian Financial Malware Dll Hijacking (report)

External references