Pocket RAT

First seen

2015-06-01 00:00:00

Malware type

rat

Family

Malware family

Profile updated

2026-07-07 16:18:08

Targeted industries: government-and-public-sector healthcare-and-pharmaceutical technology-and-telecommunications

Context

Pocket RAT is a remote access trojan primarily targeting mobile devices, often used for surveillance and data exfiltration. Initially identified in 2015, it has been employed in various campaigns against specific sectors, utilizing its capability to control infected devices remotely.