DCRAT

S9017

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About this tool

DCRAT is a variant of the open-source AsyncRAT developed in C# with additional capabilities such as patching Microsoft’s Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI).

Techniques used4

Procedure examples4

TechniqueProcedure example
T1027.013
Encrypted/Encoded File

The DCRAT configuration file is encrypted using AES-256.

T1056.001
Keylogging

DCRAT can log keystrokes on targeted systems.

T1573.002
Asymmetric Cryptography

DCRAT can use certificate-based authentication for C2 servers.

T1685
Disable or Modify Tools

DCRAT can patch Microsoft’s Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI) to evade detection.

Groups that use it1

Campaigns0

None recorded.

References1

  1. Zscaler BlindEagle DEC 2025 Open source
    Pellegrino, G. (2025, December 16). BlindEagle Targets Colombian Government Agency with Caminho and DCRAT. Retrieved April 16, 2026.

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