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Firebird RAT creator and seller arrested in the U.S. and Australia

ID: 27968a0b-2d23-5278-8be2-6cc1246e4635

STIX ID: report--27968a0b-2d23-5278-8be2-6cc1246e4635

Feed Name: Bleeping Computer

Threat Score
65/100

Date Published: 2024-04-13

Date Updated: 2026-04-20

Author: Bill Toulas

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A joint AFP–FBI investigation into the Firebird/Hive remote access trojan resulted in arrests of an Australian man and a U.S. resident alleged to have developed, marketed, and sold the RAT. Authorities say the tool offered stealthy remote access, browser password recovery, and privilege escalation; buyers used it for criminal aims, and both suspects now face multiple charges and upcoming court dates.

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