XRat

First seen
2015-06-01 00:00:00
Malware type
ransomware
Family
Malware family
Last IoC activity
2026-07-20 00:39:16
Profile updated
2026-07-07 15:46:09

Targeted industries: education-and-nonprofits financial-services healthcare-and-pharmaceutical manufacturing retail-and-hospitality technology-and-telecommunications

Context

XRat is a ransomware malware that encrypts files on the affected system. It is used in cyber-attacks to extort money from victims by holding their data hostage.

Used by threat actors

Reports & references

  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Apk.Xrat (report)
  • jsac.jpcert.or.jp — Jsac2021 202 Niwa Yanagishita En (report)
  • asec.ahnlab.com — 59590 (report)
  • blog.lookout.com — Xrat Mobile Threat (report)
  • github.com — Xrat (report)

External references