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Hackers Deploy New SloppyRAT via ClickFix to Enable Ransomware Lateral Movement

Cybersecurity NewsSeptember 11, 20264 min read

SloppyRAT is a remote access tool that appears designed to help ransomware operators move deeper into compromised networks. The malware arrives through ClickFix, a social-engineering method that tricks people into running commands presented as a routine check. Rather than immediately encrypting files, the attackers establish a foothold, collect system details, and reach other devices, giving […] The post Hackers Deploy New SloppyRAT via ClickFix to Enable Ransomware Lateral Movement appeared first on Cyber Security News.

SloppyRAT is a remote access tool that appears designed to help ransomware operators move deeper into compromised networks. The malware arrives through ClickFix, a social-engineering method that tricks people into running commands presented as a routine check. Rather than immediately encrypting files, the attackers establish a foothold, collect system details, and reach other devices, giving a ransomware operation room to expand. That delay gives defenders an opportunity to stop the attack before encryption begins. Zscaler…

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