How to remove BitRAT malware

BitRAT malware is the RAT-type intruder that can be designed to collect keystrokes and audio or video on the targeted computer

BitRAT malware is the cyber infection that is set to provide remote access to various devices. The RAT can have various functionalities and infect the machine to perform different activities. Hackers distribute the threat to access, view, and modify various files, execute commands, and download other programs or data from the internet. The virus can also initiate remote access to the desktop, so malicious attacker directly controls the machine.

This BitRAT virus was spotted promoted and old in various hacker forums and other platforms. It is promoted as a hacking tool, so cybercriminals might take advantage of the silent infiltration techniques and purchase the virus to affect targeted machines. Developers of the trojan copied various open-source^[1] projects. They managed to make a low-effort malware that can cause trouble on the machine without particularly causing any symptoms for the user to see. You need to rely on tools created for malware detection and a few tricks that the guide below explains so the AV tool is working properly.

BitRAT malware can be set to access a web camera, microphone and take screenshots, photos, record you and your background. It can also trigger certain system changes, so the malicious process, file, or program is launched every time the device is launched. Issues with the computer can lead to permanent data loss, damage, or errors like BSOD.^[2]

Developers of this threat promote the infection online. They claim that BitRAT malware controls the infected machine and collects various inputs or even streams the microphone material, webcam recordings in real-time. RAT can also use various files and processes to run on resources of the machine so cryptocurrency can be generated or other viruses installed.

If the threat is set to steal information, BitRAT malware removal is crucial and needs to happen as soon as possible. The more time this malware has on the PC, the more information can be exfiltrated, so collected information gets used by criminals. Those personal details that can be obtained are extremely valuable on the internet, especially on the dark web.

BitRAT malware can trigger chain infections and execute downloaded files to spread malware, extract login credentials, passwords, usernames. According to promotions, this threat can steal data from 35 different browsers and 500 additional programs. The virus may record keystrokes, so once it is installed, it becomes extremely dangerous to login to any site or social media platform, banking page.

BitRAT malware and other RATs often are sued to obtain login credentials, passwords, and usernames for particular cryptocurrency wallets, banking sites, online platforms, social media. Malware can access:

• name;
• address;
• telephone number;
• email;
• banking account credentials;
• credit card numbers.

If you don't remove BitRAT malware as soon as possible or don't use proper tools like SpyHunterCombo Cleaner or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes to terminate the infection fully, you might suffer from the attack directly targeted at you or a more in-depth blackmailing campaign. The infection can be detected^[3] with many popular AV tools, so it possible to get rid of the trojan.

It is clear that the virus is new and freshly developed. It can function as cryptomining software and damage the machine nonetheless. Some of the functions are not running smoothly or none at all, but BitRAT virus can lead to various issues with the machine. To avoid further issues, make sure to repair any issues with FortectIntego or similar tools, repair any files or functions and terminate pieces of related malware.

If you suspect that malware is already on your machine, do not hesitate. BitRAT malware should be deleted as soon as possible. It is linked with other RAT named Warzone, so clean the machine thoroughly to avoid repetition of the infection. The code also shows other resemblance, so analysis can confirm that this is a copy-paste threat that is not critical, but it can evolve in the future.

Quick infection spreading methods

Malicious programs like this can be distributed silently, so users do not notice anything until the malware is running its processes. Illegal activation tools, fake updates, promoted applications, and software license versions downloaded from peer-to-peer services can lead to the installation of such malicious code. It also can happen during insecure installation of freeware, when the additional programs have scripts triggering malware downloads.

Another method includes documents, PDFs, excel sheets that contain malicious macros. Such malicious files can be added to emails directly or attached as additional content to notifications that resemble emails from companies and government officials. There are various companies that malware creators use as bait for victims.

Malware files can be in a variety of formats, so any executables, archives, Microsoft Office, and PDF documents should be suspicious. Especially attached to emails that you were not expected to receive. It is enough to open such infectious files, and macros get triggered by a single press of the button. Be careful when suspicious emails come with files or links.

Particular threats like RATs can be distributed online as products for spying on victims. There are many forums and marketplaces for such software, so malicious actors can target you. Run anti-malware tools more often to avoid any silent infections.

Make sure to terminate the BitRAT virus from the system once and for all

BitRAT malware virus is a threat that can be added to various spam email messages presented via malicious links in those notifications or attached as files to the message itself. You cannot be sure when or how the threat appeared on the machine, but time is crucial in this case. The longer this malware has on the PC, the more permanent damage can be done. 

Make sure to run a tool like SpyHunterCombo Cleaner or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes, rely on your anti-malware application, and fully check the system so the BitRAT malware removal can be performed. You can't find the threat manually because it is not a program that waits on the desktop. You might find other programs or suspicious processes, but those are only pieces of the infection, not the main RAT.

When you remove BitRAT malware yourself, you might have a difficult time when AV tools get blocked by the trojan. Enter the Safe Mode before you launch the security tool. This way, your anti-malware program checks all the parts of the system uninterrupted. Then you can run a tool like FortectIntego – system repair app that fixes the damage of the virus and ensures that you can use the machine afterward.