New STX RAT Uses Hidden Remote Desktop and Infostealer Features to Evade Detection

A newly discovered remote access trojan called STX RAT has emerged as a serious cybersecurity threat in 2026, combining hidden remote desktop access with credential-stealing features to quietly compromise targeted machines. The malware gets its name from the Start of Text (STX) magic byte \x02 that it prepends to every message sent to its command-and-control (C2) server—a […]

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