# Detection of Remote Access Trojan (RAT) Activity

**Background:**
Following the execution of the malicious attachment, network monitoring tools detected suspicious activity indicative of a RAT.

**Findings:**
- Unusual outbound traffic was observed, consistent with RAT communication patterns.
- Multiple attempts to escalate privileges were detected, signaling the RAT's efforts to gain deeper access.
- The malware established persistence by modifying startup entries.

**Implications:**
The RAT poses a significant threat, capable of remote control, data theft, and lateral network movement.

**Next Steps:**
Initiate containment and eradication procedures, and perform a comprehensive network sweep to identify additional infections.