Do you know what RMS RAT is?
RMS RAT, also known as DangerousObject.Generic, is a malicious remote access tool that was first discovered in 2017. Unfortunately, the infection is not slowing down, and new distribution methods are added to help it spread. This malicious threat is exceptionally dangerous because it can help cyber attackers gain full access to a vulnerable system. Using this power, they can do many dangerous things, which we discuss further in the report. Ideally, you will protect your operating system to prevent this clandestine and dangerous Trojan from slithering in, but if you are unable to do that, we will help you delete it. First, read the report, and then follow the manual RMS RAT removal guide below.
The distribution of RMS RAT is in no way surprising. Just like most infections nowadays, it employs spam emails to find its victims. It also exploits a known vulnerability (CVE-2017-0199). This vulnerability was patched all the way back in 2017, and so it is unlikely that many Windows users will face the Trojan due to it. That being said, if the system is seriously outdated, if security updates were disabled, or if the computer has not been cleaned in a while, this Trojan could be active. According to malware experts, this vulnerability has been exploited for the distribution of other infections as well – one of which was REMCOS RAT – and so if you have discovered malware, it is a good idea to inspect the system and check whether or not there are other threats that must be deleted also.
When it comes to spam emails, RMS RAT will be successful only if the victims are tricked into thinking that the message is truthful and that the attached file is harmless. The message is completely fictitious, but it might trick you into clicking the attachment, which might look like a Microsoft Word document, a PDF, or some other harmless-looking file. This malicious file has an OLE2 embedded link, and it is responsible for grabbing the malicious HTA script from some remote server set up by the attackers. The script is executed, and then the malicious payload is downloaded. The downloaded file then downloads the final infection using PowerShell. RMS RAT consists of an .exe file and a .vbs file that hides the threat. This is when the attack becomes less predictable because cyber criminals can customize it. Remote access tools can be used to drop other threats – which might include spyware, password-stealing keyloggers, or ransomware – steal sensitive information, and put the victims at risk of identity theft.
You are unlikely to find RMS RAT randomly because this threat does not have an interface and it runs silently. However, if it drops more visible malware, you might uncover it during a full system scan. If you do not perform it, this Trojan could remain hidden for months. So, what should you do when you finally discover the infection? Without a doubt, you want to remove it. We hope that you can delete RMS RAT using the manual removal guide below, but, of course, we cannot guarantee success because malware is not always predictable. Of course, the best thing you can do for yourself is to install a legitimate anti-malware program. It will automatically erase the RAT along with other active infections and, at the same time, it will take care of your system’s security.
Remove RMS RAT
- Tap Win+E to access Windows Explorer and use the quick access field to access the following locations.
- Access the %HOMEDRIVE% directory and then Delete the malicious [random name].tmp folder.
- Access the %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup directory and then Delete the malicious [random name].vbs file.
- Empty Recycle Bin and then quickly perform a full system scan to see if your system is completely clean.
In non-techie terms:
RMS RAT is an instrument that cyber criminals use to open up a security backdoor, via which new threats could be dropped and used to spy on or terrorize the victims. In most cases, this malware employs spam emails, and if victims are tricked into opening corrupted attachments, the malicious payload is downloaded in just a few simple steps. Afterward, chaos might ensue. Without a doubt, this is the malware that you do not want entering your operating system, but if it has done that already, you need to remove it as soon as possible. By the time you discover this threat, others could have been dropped by it already, which is why we recommend employing reliable anti-malware software right away. Simultaneously, this software will erase all infections and reinstate full Windows protection.