In this chapter, a detailed digital forensic investigation into CapraRAT Android malware, a specialized Remote Access Trojan (RAT), is presented, focusing on its structures, functions, behaviors, propagation methods, and impacts. Employing static analysis, the study uncovers that CapraRAT is designed to stealthily infiltrate Android devices, exploiting various vulnerabilities in the operating system and engaging in malicious activities such as unauthorized data acquisition, location tracking, and surveillance, often masquerading as a legitimate application to deceive users. The findings from this research could be used to help enhance the development of security solutions, increase user awareness, and assist with the implementation of security best practices in Android application development to help counter sophisticated malware threats, such as CapraRAT.

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Forensic Analysis of CapraRAT Android Malware

  • Hudan Studiawan,
  • George Grispos,
  • Kim-Kwang Raymond Choo

摘要

In this chapter, a detailed digital forensic investigation into CapraRAT Android malware, a specialized Remote Access Trojan (RAT), is presented, focusing on its structures, functions, behaviors, propagation methods, and impacts. Employing static analysis, the study uncovers that CapraRAT is designed to stealthily infiltrate Android devices, exploiting various vulnerabilities in the operating system and engaging in malicious activities such as unauthorized data acquisition, location tracking, and surveillance, often masquerading as a legitimate application to deceive users. The findings from this research could be used to help enhance the development of security solutions, increase user awareness, and assist with the implementation of security best practices in Android application development to help counter sophisticated malware threats, such as CapraRAT.