A new type of digital threat is quietly spreading online, and it’s mainly affecting people who use Windows computers. This threat, called Neptune RAT, is a kind of harmful software that allows hackers to take over someone’s system from a distance. Once installed, it can collect personal data, spy on the user’s activity, and even lock files for ransom.
What’s especially worrying is how the virus is spreading. It’s being shared through common platforms like YouTube, GitHub, and Telegram. Hackers are offering this tool as part of a paid service, which makes it easier for many cybercriminals to get access to it.
What Makes Neptune RAT So Dangerous?
Neptune RAT is not an ordinary computer virus. It can do many harmful things at once, making it a serious risk to anyone who accidentally installs it.
One of its tricks is swapping digital wallet addresses during cryptocurrency transfers. This means someone could send money thinking it’s going to the right person, but it actually ends up in a hacker’s account.
Another feature allows it to collect usernames and passwords stored on the victim’s device. It targets popular programs and web browsers, which could let hackers break into email accounts, social media, or online banking services.
Even more troubling, Neptune RAT includes a feature that can lock files on the user’s system. The attacker can then demand money to unlock them— th
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