Hackers Used Nasty Python RAT, PyXie to deliver Ransomware

The cyber security researchers at Blackberry Cylance recently discovered a highly sophisticated hacking campaign targeting educational & healthcare organizations. The operation behind this attack was previously unknown; however, it has been named as PyXie by the researchers.

According to the tech reports, PyXie first surfaced to lime-light in year 2018. It remained under the radar of the cyber security industry until December 2019.

Python RAT or PyXie is a Python based Trojan that is currently being employed in a hacking operation by cyber criminals. This nasty malware gives the attackers illicit access to Windows based systems, thus enabling them to monitor the activities of targeted system & steal sensitive information of the user.

Detailed analysis conducted by the researchers reveals that Python RAT is working in conjunction with Cobalt Strike beacons & a downloader. It also bears behavioral similarities to a pernicious Banking Trojan named Shifu.

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