
STX RAT Combines Hidden Remote Access With Infostealing Capabilities
In late February 2026, researchers at eSentire’s Threat Response Unit (TRU) identified a previously undocumented malware family targeting a financial services organization. Dubbed “STX RAT,” this sophisticated threat gets its name from its consistent use of the “Start of Text” (STX) magic byte, represented as “\x02”, which it attaches to messages sent to its command-and-control […] The post STX RAT Combines Hidden Remote Access With Infostealing Capabilities appeared first on Cyber Security News.