MALWARE-CNC -- Snort has detected a Comand and Control (CNC) rule violation, most likely for commands and calls for files or other stages from the control server. The alert indicates a host has been infiltrated by an attacker, who is using the host to make calls for files, as a call-home vector for other malware-infected networks, for shuttling traffic back to bot owners, etc.
MALWARE-CNC Win.Trojan.Gh0st variant outbound connection
This event is generated when activity relating to malware is detected. Impact: Serious. Possible existance of malware on the target host. Details: Gh0st RAT is a Trojan horse designed for the Windows platform used for cyber spying and controlling infected hosts. Gh0st can be employed as a Remote Access Tool (RAT) to perform the following file operations: upload, download, edit, copy, rename, delete, and modify timestamp. Recommendation: Ensure your systems have the latest OS, application and plugin security updates. Ensure your anti-malware software has up-to-date signatures. The internal host should be checked for compromise. Ease of Attack: Simple. This may be an indication of a malware infestation.
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