MagicRAT — Malware Profile

MagicRAT is a remote access tool developed in C++ and exclusively used by the Lazarus Group threat actor in operations. MagicRAT allows for arbitrary command execution on victim machines and provides basic remote access functionality.

MITRE ATT&CK techniques (13)

• T1016 System Network Configuration Discovery
• T1027.013 Encrypted/Encoded File
• T1036.005 Match Legitimate Resource Name or Location
• T1036.008 Masquerade File Type
• T1041 Exfiltration Over C2 Channel
• T1053.005 Scheduled Task
• T1059.003 Windows Command Shell
• T1070.004 File Deletion
• T1071.001 Web Protocols
• T1082 System Information Discovery
• T1105 Ingress Tool Transfer
• T1140 Deobfuscate/Decode Files or Information
• T1547.001 Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

IntelFusions coverage

• U.S. and Allied Agencies Warn of North Korean Andariel Espionage Campaign Targeting Defense and Nuclear Sectors 2026-02-16

Attributed threat actors

• Lazarus Group

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