Digital Doppelgangers: Anatomy of Evolving Impersonation Campaigns Distributing Gh0st RAT


Palo Alto Unit 42 researchers have identified two interconnected malware campaigns active throughout 2025, using large-scale brand impersonation to deliver Gh0st remote access Trojan (RAT) variants to Chinese-speaking users.

From the first campaign to the second, the adversary advanced from simple droppers to complex, multi-stage infection chains that misuse legitimate, signed software to bypass modern defenses. This report provides a detailed breakdown of the campaigns’ anatomy, offering new intelligence on the attackers’ operational playbook.

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Source: Palo Alto Unit 42


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