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Cisco Talos has discovered a new remote access trojan called msaRAT, attributed to the Chaos ransomware group. This Rust-based malware leverages the Chrome DevTools Protocol to establish command-and-control communications entirely through the browser, never touching the network directly.
Cisco Talos has identified a new Rust-based remote access trojan (RAT) named "msaRAT," attributed to the Chaos ransomware group. This malware leverages the Chrome DevTools Protocol (CDP) to establish covert command-and-control (C2) communications, bypassing direct network interaction by using the browser as a proxy.
Cisco Talos will be actively participating in Black Hat USA 2026, showcasing its latest cybersecurity research and innovations alongside Cisco and Splunk at booth 2633. Attendees can engage with Talos researchers through lightning talks covering topics such as Warlock ransomware, zero trust for agent identity, and vulnerability discovery trends.
Cisco Talos previews its presence at Black Hat USA 2026, featuring lightning talks and workshops on topics like threat actor prompting, Warlock ransomware, and AI vulnerability discovery. The event will take place at the Cisco and Splunk booth, where attendees can engage with researchers and grab a Snorty.
We’re looking forward to having some great conversations with those of you heading to the desert for Hacker...
Cisco Talos previews its presence at Black Hat USA 2026, featuring a booth alongside Cisco and Splunk. The event includes lightning talks on topics like threat actor prompting and Warlock ransomware, as well as a workshop on AI discovering vulnerabilities faster than patching.