APT / THREAT GROUP

WmRAT

2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

According to Proofpoint, WmRAT is a remote access trojan (RAT) written in C++ that uses sockets for communications and has standard RAT functionality. The RAT can gather basic host information, upload or download files, take screenshots, get geolocation data of the target machine, enumerate directories and files, and run arbitrary commands via cmd or PowerShell. The malware also generates a number of junk threads, potentially to mislead researchers or responders investigating the samples.

Threat Analysis

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

External References

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group
Aliases2

Also Known As

win.wm_ratWmRAT

External Intelligence

Malpedia: win.wm_rat

Research Links

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