{
  "id": 10695946,
  "title": "BotHelper RAT gives attackers live Windows screen access",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/bothelper-rat-gives-attackers-live-windows-screen-access",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-29T10:57:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Arabian Post",
    "slug": "arabian-post",
    "url": "https://thearabianpost.com/bothelper-rat-gives-attackers-live-windows-screen-access/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Researchers have uncovered an undisclosed Windows remote access trojan (RAT) capable of transmitting an infected computer's display to operators while offering a range of remote-control abilities. Named BotHelper RAT, after its .NET assembly namespace, the malware follows a multi-stage infection process starting with a 64-bit Windows stager. This stager gathers machine details and connects over HTTPS to attacker-controlled servers, downloading an encrypted file. Upon decryption in memory, the malware is disguised as a legitimate Microsoft Edge component and launched without a visible window. BotHelper RAT then establishes persistence by copying itself to a hidden location and creating a scheduled task. The malware can capture screenshots, monitor the clipboard, execute commands, download additional files, and manage its own client. These features, combined with encrypted delivery, in-memory decryption, and AMSI manipulation, make the RAT a potent threat. Defenders are advised to monitor for suspicious scheduled tasks and unusual connections to untrusted infrastructure.",
  "summary": "Cybersecurity researchers have identified a previously undocumented Windows remote access trojan that can continuously stream an infected computer’s display to its operators while supporting command execution, downloads, clipboard monitoring and other remote-control functions. Point Wild’s Lat61 Threat Intelligence team named the malware BotHelper RAT after the Bot. Helper namespace found in its.…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}