In brief: A Java-based RAT called QuimaRAT is being distributed as a paid MaaS offering and functions on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
Security researchers from LevelBlue have identified a cross-platform remote access trojan named QuimaRAT that attacks Windows, Linux, and macOS systems and costs between $150 and $1,200 USD under a rental model.
QuimaRAT is a newly identified remote access trojan that runs on the Java platform and can compromise systems running Windows, Linux, and macOS. LevelBlue researchers documented the cross-platform malware program, which is operated as a Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS).
The business model operates with tiered subscriptions: individual licenses cost $150 USD for monthly access, while lifetime access costs $1,200 USD. The MaaS offering enables potential attackers to deploy the trojan framework without extensive technical expertise.
From a CISO perspective, the cross-platform functionality represents an expansion of the threat spectrum beyond the traditional Windows domain. The low entry fee lowers the barrier for less experienced actors to deploy the software as a weapon against enterprise infrastructure, particularly in heterogeneous IT environments with Linux and macOS systems.
Source: thehackernews.com · Published 6 July 2026
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