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Creator of NanoCore RAT Pleads Guilty to Aiding CyberCriminals

programmer, 26, pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting computer intrusions for intentionally selling a remote access tool (RAT), called NanoCore, to hackers. NanoCore RAT, a $25 piece of remote access software, allows attackers to steal sensitive information from victim computers, such as passwords, emails, and instant messages. Huddleston began developing NanoCore in late 2012, not with any malicious purpose, but with a motive to offer low-budget remote management software for schools, IT-conscious businesses, and parents.

Source: https://thehackernews.com/2017/07/nanocore-rat-pleads-guilty.html

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