FormerFirstRAT

aliases

Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Malware family tracked by Malpedia. ID: win.former_first_rat

Threat Analysis

FormerFirstRAT is a known-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of unknown activity patterns.

External References

→https://decoded.avast.io/luigicamastra/operation-dragon-castling-apt-group-targeting-betting-companies

→https://researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/2015/04/unit-42-identifies-new-dragonok-backdoor-malware-deployed-against-japanese-targets/

→https://threatvector.cylance.com/en_us/home/breaking-down-ff-rat-malware.html

→https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/atoms/shallowtaurus/

→https://www.ptsecurity.com/ww-en/analytics/pt-esc-threat-intelligence/space-pirates-tools-and-connections/

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group

Aliases3

Also Known As

ffratFormerFirstRATwin.former_first_rat

External Intelligence

Malpedia: win.former_first_rat

Research Links

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Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.

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