What is Remote Administration Tool [RAT] in Remote Networking.

A Remote Administration Tool (a RAT) is used to remotely connect and manage a single or multiple computers with a variety of software tools..Its a malware program that includes a back door for administrative control over the target computer.
RATs are usually downloaded invisibly with a user-requested program or sent as an email attachment. Once the host system is compromised, the intruder may use it to distribute RATs to other vulnerable computers and establish a botnet. Because a RAT enables administrative control, it makes it possible for the intruder to do just about anything on the targeted computer, including:

• Screen/camera capture or image control.
• File management (download/upload/execute/etc.)
• Shell control (from command prompt).
• Computer control (power off/on/log off if remote feature is supported)
• Registry management (query/add/delete/modify).
• Other software product-specific functions.

Typical RAT software list:

• Back Orifice
• Bifrost
• Bandook RAT
• Cerberus RAT
• CyberGate
• Darkcomet-RAT
• LANfiltrator
• Lost door
• NetCAR
• Netop Remote Control
• Netop OnDemand
• Netop Mobile & Embedded
• Nuclear Rat
• Optix Pro
• Poison Ivy
• ProRat
• Sub Seven (Sub7)
• Shark Rat
• Turkojan
• TeamViewer
• Y3k RAT 

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