modulerats

modulerats is a term that refers to a type of malware designed with a modular architecture. This design allows attackers to easily customize and update the malware by adding or removing specific modules, much like assembling components in a modular system. The core functionality of modulerats is typically a remote access trojan (RAT), which enables unauthorized control over a victim's computer.

The modular nature of modulerats provides significant flexibility for its creators and users. New capabilities can be developed and deployed as separate modules, which can then be plugged into the main RAT. This can include modules for keylogging, screen capturing, file exfiltration, webcam access, or even deploying ransomware. This adaptability makes it harder for security software to detect and defend against, as the malware's signature can change rapidly with the addition or modification of modules.

Furthermore, modulerats often employ sophisticated evasion techniques. They may use encryption, polymorphism, or packing to hide their malicious code. The modular design can also aid in these evasion efforts, as specific modules might be responsible for the obfuscation or for communicating with command and control servers in a covert manner. The development and distribution of such malware are illegal and harmful, posing a significant threat to cybersecurity.