Terminator RAT

Aliases: Fakem RAT

First seen
2013-07-15 00:00:00
Malware type
rat
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 14:49:43

Targeted industries: government-and-public-sector defense-and-aerospace

Targeted regions: country_code:us country_code:ru country_code:cn

Context

Terminator RAT, also known as Fakem RAT, is a remote access tool used primarily for cyber espionage. It has been observed targeting government and defense sectors to exfiltrate sensitive information.

Reports & references

  • contagiodump.blogspot.com — Rat Samples From Syrian Targeted (report)
  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Terminator Rat (report)
  • malware.lu — Rap002 Apt1 Technical Backstage.1.0 (report)
  • ESET — Advanced Persistent Threats (report)
  • Trend Micro — Wp Fakem Rat (report)

External references