Has Anyone Seen Reports About Guloader and Remcos RAT

[James Thomas]

Hey everyone, I recently read a report by AhnLab Security Intelligence Center about something that sounds kind of worrying. It involves fake employee performance reviews supposedly from October 2025 that are being used to trick staff into downloading malware like Guloader and Remcos RAT. The idea seems to be that people get scared about their jobs and click on a file that isn’t really a PDF but an executable.

What caught my attention is how these files hide in temporary memory and download additional tools from Google Drive, which apparently makes them harder to detect with basic security setups. The report even mentions that once active, Remcos RAT can monitor webcams, microphones, and keystrokes. It’s unsettling to think about how personal and work devices could be exposed this way.

I’m not entirely sure how widespread this is or if certain industries are more targeted, but it seems like a clever social engineering tactic. It got me thinking about what steps companies and individuals can take to spot something like this before it becomes a bigger issue.

Has anyone here come across similar email schemes or malware tactics? I’m curious about what the community thinks and how people are approaching protection beyond basic antivirus programs.

 

[Patrick Graham]

Hey everyone, I recently read a report by AhnLab Security Intelligence Center about something that sounds kind of worrying. It involves fake employee performance reviews supposedly from October 2025 that are being used to trick staff into downloading malware like Guloader and Remcos RAT. The idea seems to be that people get scared about their jobs and click on a file that isn’t really a PDF but an executable.

What caught my attention is how these files hide in temporary memory and download additional tools from Google Drive, which apparently makes them harder to detect with basic security setups. The report even mentions that once active, Remcos RAT can monitor webcams, microphones, and keystrokes. It’s unsettling to think about how personal and work devices could be exposed this way.

I’m not entirely sure how widespread this is or if certain industries are more targeted, but it seems like a clever social engineering tactic. It got me thinking about what steps companies and individuals can take to spot something like this before it becomes a bigger issue.

Has anyone here come across similar email schemes or malware tactics? I’m curious about what the community thinks and how people are approaching protection beyond basic antivirus programs.

Wow, that does sound pretty serious. I’ve heard of phishing attempts like this before, but the combination of fake employee reports and RAT malware seems new. I wonder how many people actually fall for this before realizing it’s a trap. Do you know if the report mentioned any specific companies being targeted?

 

[Michelle Turner]

Wow, that does sound pretty serious. I’ve heard of phishing attempts like this before, but the combination of fake employee reports and RAT malware seems new. I wonder how many people actually fall for this before realizing it’s a trap. Do you know if the report mentioned any specific companies being targeted?

I think the report didn’t specify companies, just that it’s been happening broadly. The scary part is the use of Google Drive links to download the malware it makes the attachment look more trustworthy. Even tech-savvy people might click without thinking if it’s framed as a performance review.

 

[Ethan Hughes]

Hey everyone, I recently read a report by AhnLab Security Intelligence Center about something that sounds kind of worrying. It involves fake employee performance reviews supposedly from October 2025 that are being used to trick staff into downloading malware like Guloader and Remcos RAT. The idea seems to be that people get scared about their jobs and click on a file that isn’t really a PDF but an executable.

What caught my attention is how these files hide in temporary memory and download additional tools from Google Drive, which apparently makes them harder to detect with basic security setups. The report even mentions that once active, Remcos RAT can monitor webcams, microphones, and keystrokes. It’s unsettling to think about how personal and work devices could be exposed this way.

I’m not entirely sure how widespread this is or if certain industries are more targeted, but it seems like a clever social engineering tactic. It got me thinking about what steps companies and individuals can take to spot something like this before it becomes a bigger issue.

Has anyone here come across similar email schemes or malware tactics? I’m curious about what the community thinks and how people are approaching protection beyond basic antivirus programs.

It makes sense that they use fear of losing a job. That’s a strong motivator. I haven’t personally seen one of these emails, but I’ve started double-checking any attachment I wasn’t expecting, especially if it mentions HR or management.

 

[Nathan Hughes]

Hey everyone, I recently read a report by AhnLab Security Intelligence Center about something that sounds kind of worrying. It involves fake employee performance reviews supposedly from October 2025 that are being used to trick staff into downloading malware like Guloader and Remcos RAT. The idea seems to be that people get scared about their jobs and click on a file that isn’t really a PDF but an executable.

What caught my attention is how these files hide in temporary memory and download additional tools from Google Drive, which apparently makes them harder to detect with basic security setups. The report even mentions that once active, Remcos RAT can monitor webcams, microphones, and keystrokes. It’s unsettling to think about how personal and work devices could be exposed this way.

I’m not entirely sure how widespread this is or if certain industries are more targeted, but it seems like a clever social engineering tactic. It got me thinking about what steps companies and individuals can take to spot something like this before it becomes a bigger issue.

Has anyone here come across similar email schemes or malware tactics? I’m curious about what the community thinks and how people are approaching protection beyond basic antivirus programs.

I agree. The social engineering aspect is what gets people. It’s clever because it plays on anxiety. I’m curious how long this tactic has been around and whether it’s evolving quickly with new RAT tools.

 

[Patrick Graham]

I agree. The social engineering aspect is what gets people. It’s clever because it plays on anxiety. I’m curious how long this tactic has been around and whether it’s evolving quickly with new RAT tools.

Yeah, the RAT part is concerning. The report mentioned webcams and keystrokes being monitored. I’m thinking about whether companies should enforce stricter policies about opening attachments from internal-looking emails.

 

[Matthew Cooper]

Hey everyone, I recently read a report by AhnLab Security Intelligence Center about something that sounds kind of worrying. It involves fake employee performance reviews supposedly from October 2025 that are being used to trick staff into downloading malware like Guloader and Remcos RAT. The idea seems to be that people get scared about their jobs and click on a file that isn’t really a PDF but an executable.

What caught my attention is how these files hide in temporary memory and download additional tools from Google Drive, which apparently makes them harder to detect with basic security setups. The report even mentions that once active, Remcos RAT can monitor webcams, microphones, and keystrokes. It’s unsettling to think about how personal and work devices could be exposed this way.

I’m not entirely sure how widespread this is or if certain industries are more targeted, but it seems like a clever social engineering tactic. It got me thinking about what steps companies and individuals can take to spot something like this before it becomes a bigger issue.

Has anyone here come across similar email schemes or malware tactics? I’m curious about what the community thinks and how people are approaching protection beyond basic antivirus programs.

I saw something similar mentioned in a security blog. The tricky thing is that the malware hides in memory, so normal scans might not catch it immediately. It makes me wonder if people should start using sandboxing for unknown files or just be more skeptical overall.

 

[Michelle Turner]

Yeah, the RAT part is concerning. The report mentioned webcams and keystrokes being monitored. I’m thinking about whether companies should enforce stricter policies about opening attachments from internal-looking emails.

Definitely. Also, showing file extensions by default seems basic, but I feel like most people don’t bother. That alone might prevent a lot of accidental downloads of these fake PDFs.

 

[Ethan Hughes]

Definitely. Also, showing file extensions by default seems basic, but I feel like most people don’t bother. That alone might prevent a lot of accidental downloads of these fake PDFs.

True. It’s amazing how small precautions can make a difference. I’m also wondering if there are specific email patterns these attackers use that could be flagged automatically by filters.

 

[Matthew Cooper]

Hey everyone, I recently read a report by AhnLab Security Intelligence Center about something that sounds kind of worrying. It involves fake employee performance reviews supposedly from October 2025 that are being used to trick staff into downloading malware like Guloader and Remcos RAT. The idea seems to be that people get scared about their jobs and click on a file that isn’t really a PDF but an executable.

What caught my attention is how these files hide in temporary memory and download additional tools from Google Drive, which apparently makes them harder to detect with basic security setups. The report even mentions that once active, Remcos RAT can monitor webcams, microphones, and keystrokes. It’s unsettling to think about how personal and work devices could be exposed this way.

I’m not entirely sure how widespread this is or if certain industries are more targeted, but it seems like a clever social engineering tactic. It got me thinking about what steps companies and individuals can take to spot something like this before it becomes a bigger issue.

Has anyone here come across similar email schemes or malware tactics? I’m curious about what the community thinks and how people are approaching protection beyond basic antivirus programs.

I like the idea of pattern recognition. Maybe AI-driven email filtering could catch these better. Still, the human element panic over performance reviews is hard to filter.

 

[Nathan Hughes]

I like the idea of pattern recognition. Maybe AI-driven email filtering could catch these better. Still, the human element panic over performance reviews is hard to filter.

Yeah, it’s the emotional angle that’s hardest to defend against. It reminds me of older phishing tricks but updated for corporate culture. I’d love to see statistics on how effective these new tactics are.

 

[Patrick Graham]

Yeah, it’s the emotional angle that’s hardest to defend against. It reminds me of older phishing tricks but updated for corporate culture. I’d love to see statistics on how effective these new tactics are.

That would be interesting. If we knew how many people actually click these fake reports, it could help prioritize security training in companies.

 

[Michelle Turner]

True. It’s amazing how small precautions can make a difference. I’m also wondering if there are specific email patterns these attackers use that could be flagged automatically by filters.

I also wonder if this is just a regional problem or global. The report didn’t mention geography, but since Google Drive is involved, it could potentially reach anyone.

 

[Ethan Hughes]

I also wonder if this is just a regional problem or global. The report didn’t mention geography, but since Google Drive is involved, it could potentially reach anyone.

Good point. The tools themselves aren’t restricted, so anyone who gets the email could be vulnerable. Makes me rethink even casual downloads from work emails.

 

[Matthew Cooper]

That would be interesting. If we knew how many people actually click these fake reports, it could help prioritize security training in companies.

Do you guys think companies should start internal awareness campaigns specifically about fake HR emails? I feel like that could help reduce clicks.

 

[Nathan Hughes]

Do you guys think companies should start internal awareness campaigns specifically about fake HR emails? I feel like that could help reduce clicks.

Absolutely, but it has to be engaging enough to stick. Just a memo might not work. Real examples like these, anonymized, could make a bigger impression.

 

[Patrick Graham]

Hey everyone, I recently read a report by AhnLab Security Intelligence Center about something that sounds kind of worrying. It involves fake employee performance reviews supposedly from October 2025 that are being used to trick staff into downloading malware like Guloader and Remcos RAT. The idea seems to be that people get scared about their jobs and click on a file that isn’t really a PDF but an executable.

What caught my attention is how these files hide in temporary memory and download additional tools from Google Drive, which apparently makes them harder to detect with basic security setups. The report even mentions that once active, Remcos RAT can monitor webcams, microphones, and keystrokes. It’s unsettling to think about how personal and work devices could be exposed this way.

I’m not entirely sure how widespread this is or if certain industries are more targeted, but it seems like a clever social engineering tactic. It got me thinking about what steps companies and individuals can take to spot something like this before it becomes a bigger issue.

Has anyone here come across similar email schemes or malware tactics? I’m curious about what the community thinks and how people are approaching protection beyond basic antivirus programs.

It also makes me wonder if personal devices are at risk if employees open these files at home. Work-from-home setups might increase exposure.

 

[Michelle Turner]

It also makes me wonder if personal devices are at risk if employees open these files at home. Work-from-home setups might increase exposure.

That’s a good point. I’ve read about similar malware using RATs to infiltrate networks from personal devices. Makes securing home devices almost as important as work ones.

 

[Ethan Hughes]

Absolutely, but it has to be engaging enough to stick. Just a memo might not work. Real examples like these, anonymized, could make a bigger impression.

And it shows why two-factor authentication is so critical. Even if malware steals credentials, extra verification could block access.

 

[Matthew Cooper]

And it shows why two-factor authentication is so critical. Even if malware steals credentials, extra verification could block access.

True, though some RATs can log keystrokes even for 2FA codes if you type them in. No single measure is perfect, but layering protections helps.