{"id":54370,"date":"2016-09-12T17:57:49","date_gmt":"2016-09-12T17:57:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/?p=54370"},"modified":"2016-09-12T17:57:49","modified_gmt":"2016-09-12T17:57:49","slug":"two-hackers-infect-government-govrat-2-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/two-hackers-infect-government-govrat-2-0\/","title":{"rendered":"Two Hackers Join Forces to Infect Government With GovRAT 2.0"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Hackers combine their efforts to infiltrate government systems with GovRAT 2.0…<\/h3>\n

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The hacker bestbuy, also known as Popopret, has reportedly joined forces <\/a>with Peace_of_Mind (PoM), to sell malware targeting government agencies.\u00a0 Popopret is behind the malware piece, called GovRAT 2.0.\u00a0 This malware is created to infiltrate the government systems, then once inside they will spy on the activity and steal passwords.\u00a0 The malware is also able to jump from system to system, infecting endpoints as it goes.\u00a0 GovRAT 2.0\u00a0also has the ability to pin point USBs and target that information as well.<\/p>\n

Distribution<\/h3>\n

Malware authors can create all the malware they want, but the need a way to distribute it.\u00a0 This is where PoM comes into play.\u00a0 PoM has been identified as a hacker who has stolen 33,000 email address compromised of the US General Services Administration, the US Navy, and several big-name US universities such as USC, Missouri, and the University of Florida.\u00a0 With this mailing list, joined with the GovRAT 2.0\u00a0malware, it’s frightening how successful these malware attacks could be.<\/p>\n

GovRAT 2.0\u00a0is currently being sold on the\u00a0dark web\u00a0for $1,600 USD.<\/p>\n

Prevention<\/h3>\n

With advanced forms\u00a0of malware ranging from ransomware, viruses, worms, etc. popping up everyday prevention is critical.\u00a0 It is impossible for blacklist antiviruses to stay updated with this growing threats.\u00a0 This is why whitelisting technology<\/a> is a necessity to keep your data and endpoints secure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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