Python-based PyRAT with Cross

Cybersecuritynews •Tushar Subhra Dutta • January 29, 2026

A new Python-based remote access trojan has emerged, targeting both Windows and Linux systems with sophisticated surveillance and data theft capabilities. The malware operates by establishing command-and-control communication through unencrypted HTTP channels, allowing attackers to execute commands, steal files, and capture screenshots remotely. When executed, it immediately begins fingerprinting the victim’s system by collecting details […]

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Emergence of Python-Based PyRAT Remote Access Trojan A new Python-based remote access trojan, PyRAT, has been identified targeting Windows and Linux systems. It features advanced surveillance and data theft capabilities, establishing command-and-control communication via unencrypted HTTP channels. The malware can execute commands, steal files, and capture screenshots from infected systems. 2 sources 45

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Python-based PyRAT with Cross

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