APT / THREAT GROUP
EtherRAT
2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026
Intelligence Profile
According to sysdig, EtherRAT uses Ethereum smart contracts for C2 URL resolution. It establishes persistence through five independent mechanisms, ensuring survival across reboots and system maintenance (systemd, xdg, cron, bashrc, profile).
Threat Analysis
EtherRAT is a known-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of unknown activity patterns.
Intelligence Reports Mentioning EtherRAT
Inside a malicious infrastructure delivering EtherRAT, phishing pages, and malicious software
Malwarebytes Labs· Jun 15, 2026
Flash Alert: EtherRat and TukTuk C2 End in The Gentleman Ransomware
The DFIR Report· May 11, 2026
EtherRAT Distribution Spoofing Administrative Tools via GitHub Facades
The Hacker News· Apr 30, 2026
EtherRAT Techniques Bypass Security Via Ethereum Smart Contracts
Infosecurity Magazine· Mar 26, 2026
External References
Quick Facts
TypeAPT / Threat Group
Aliases2
Also Known As
js.ether_ratEtherRAT
External Intelligence
Malpedia: js.ether_ratResearch Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.