Remote Control System - Threat Group Cards: A Threat Actor
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 Tool: Remote Control System
Names
Remote Control System
RCS
Crisis
Category Malware
Type Backdoor, Info stealer
Description
The capabilities of Hacking Team's flagship product, the Remote Control System (RCS),
include extracting files from a targeted device, intercepting emails and instant messaging, as
well as remotely activating a device’s webcam and microphone. The company has been
criticized for selling these capabilities to authoritarian governments – an allegation it has
consistently denied.
Information
Malpedia Last change to this tool card: 14 May 2020
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All groups using tool Remote Control System
Changed Name Country Observed
APT groups
 DustSquad, Golden Falcon 2014-2020
https://apt.etda.or.th/cgi-bin/listgroups.cgi?u=7ff6da6a-d13a-42db-91ac-ac6c3915f3d0
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1 group listed (1 APT, 0 other, 0 unknown)
Source: https://apt.etda.or.th/cgi-bin/listgroups.cgi?u=7ff6da6a-d13a-42db-91ac-ac6c3915f3d0
https://apt.etda.or.th/cgi-bin/listgroups.cgi?u=7ff6da6a-d13a-42db-91ac-ac6c3915f3d0
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