Remote Access Trojans (RATs) remain one of the most dangerous types of malware, allowing attackers to take complete control of infected systems. Mega RAT 1.5 Beta is an advanced, stealthy RAT that has recently emerged in cybercriminal forums. 
What is Mega RAT 1.5 Beta?
Mega RAT is a Windows-based Remote Access Trojan sold on underground hacking forums. The 1.5 Beta version introduces new evasion techniques and expanded functionality for cybercriminals.
Primary Uses by Attackers:
- Espionage (stealing sensitive data)
- Financial theft (banking trojan capabilities)
- Botnet recruitment (for DDoS attacks, spam, or crypto mining)
- Ransomware deployment (as a secondary payload)
Key Features of Mega RAT 1.5 Beta
1. Remote Control & Surveillance
- Live screen viewing & remote desktop control
- Keylogging (captures all keystrokes, including passwords)
- Webcam & microphone hijacking (secretly records victims)
2. Data Theft & Exfiltration
- File system explorer (browse, upload, download, delete files)
- Password stealing (browsers, email clients, FTP software)
- Clipboard monitoring (captures copied crypto wallet addresses)
3. Persistence & Evasion
- Registry manipulation (ensures auto-startup on reboot)
- Process injection (hides inside legitimate Windows processes)
- Anti-VM & Anti-Sandbox checks (evades automated analysis)
4. Additional Malicious Functions
- DDoS attack module (floods targets with traffic)
- Cryptocurrency miner (silently uses victim’s CPU/GPU)
- Ransomware deployment (can encrypt files if commanded)
