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X-ZIGZAG RAT Technical & Malware Analysis Report

The Forrester Wave™: Managed Detection and Response, Q2 2023

X-ZIGZAG RAT Technical & Malware Analysis Report

X-ZIGZAG RAT is a sophisticated malware first detected on October 5, 2024, targeting Windows systems. It operates entirely in RAM, evading detection by most antivirus software that relies on disk scanning.

Key Features:

  • Data Theft: Steals sensitive information like passwords, Wi-Fi credentials, and credit card data.
  • Remote Control: Allows attackers to execute commands, upload/download files, and capture screenshots.
  • Detection Evasion: Identifies virtual machines and analysis environments, self-terminating to avoid detection.
  • Persistence: Adds itself to Windows Task Scheduler to reactivate after reboots.
  • Open Source: Accessible on GitHub, allowing even less skilled attackers to use it.
  • Self-Destruct Mechanism: Erases traces of itself for enhanced stealth.


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