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New JS#SMUGGLER Campaign Drops NetSupport RAT Through Infected Sites

Feeds.Feedburner •Deeba Ahmed • December 8, 2025

Securonix Threat Research details the complex JS#SMUGGLER campaign, a three-step web attack using obfuscated JavaScript and hidden HTA files to install the NetSupport RAT on user Windows desktops, granting hackers full remote control and persistent access.

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JS#SMUGGLER Campaign Deploys NetSupport RAT via Compromised Sites The JS#SMUGGLER campaign employs a three-step web attack to deliver the NetSupport RAT to Windows desktops. This attack utilizes obfuscated JavaScript and hidden HTA files, allowing hackers to gain full remote control over affected systems. Users visiting compromised sites are particularly vulnerable to this sophisticated threat. 3 sources 31

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New JS#SMUGGLER Campaign Drops NetSupport RAT Through Infected Sites

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