Tag: NodeInitRAT

Mocha Manakin Attack Detection: Hackers Spread a Custom NodeJS Backdoor Dubbed NodeInitRAT Using the Paste-and-Run Technique 
Mocha Manakin Attack Detection: Hackers Spread a Custom NodeJS Backdoor Dubbed NodeInitRAT Using the Paste-and-Run Technique 

Mocha Manakin, believed to have ties to Interlock ransomware operations, has been observed using the paste-and-run phishing technique for initial access since at least January 2025. Adversaries deploy a custom NodeJS backdoor, dubbed NodeInitRAT, which enables persistence, reconnaissance, command execution, and payload delivery via HTTP, along with other offensive operations that can potentially lead to […]

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