njRAT Remote Access Trojan

First observed in 2013, njRAT (also known as Bladabindi) is a .NET-based remote access trojan that has undergone multiple revisions to improve its capability.

Threat ID:: CC-2579
Category:: Trojan
Threat Severity:: Medium
Threat Vector:: Download, Email spam, Phishing
Published:: 7 August 2018 12:00 AM

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Summary

First observed in 2013, njRAT (also known as Bladabindi) is a .NET-based remote access trojan that has undergone multiple revisions to improve its capability.

Affected platforms

The following platforms are known to be affected:

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows - All versions

Threat details

njRAT can be delivered through a number of methods, including; spam or phishing campaigns, drive-by-download, watering hole attacks or disguised as a legitimate application.

Once installed on a device, njRAT has the capability to:

download and execute files
collect system information
obtain and transmit passwords
edit registry keys
create and delete processes
open a chat window

Remediation advice

To prevent and detect a trojan infection, ensure that:

Remediation steps

Type	Step
	A robust program of education and awareness training is delivered to users to ensure they don’t open attachments or follow links within unsolicited emails. All operating systems, anti-virus and other security products are kept up-to-date. All day-to-day computer activities such as email and internet are performed using non-administrative accounts. Strong password policies are in place. Network, proxy and firewall logs should be monitored for suspicious activity. User accounts accessed from affected devices should be reset on a clean computer. Your organisation adopts a holistic all-round approach to Cyber Security as advocated by the 10 Steps to Cyber Security.

Type

Step

A robust program of education and awareness training is delivered to users to ensure they don’t open attachments or follow links within unsolicited emails.
All operating systems, anti-virus and other security products are kept up-to-date.
All day-to-day computer activities such as email and internet are performed using non-administrative accounts.
Strong password policies are in place.
Network, proxy and firewall logs should be monitored for suspicious activity.
User accounts accessed from affected devices should be reset on a clean computer.
Your organisation adopts a holistic all-round approach to Cyber Security as advocated by the 10 Steps to Cyber Security.

Last edited: 17 February 2020 12:50 pm