This article was originally published on ThreatChain — decentralized threat intelligence. For $58 on a hacking forum, anyone can buy full remote control of your computer. Camera, keyboard, files — everything. A new RemcosRAT sample was identified by threat intelligence feeds on 2026-04-24 17:40:38. This post breaks down what we know about the specific sample, how to recognize related activity on your network, and what to do if you or your organization might be affected. The Sample at a Glance Field Value SHA-256 440836d991a02bc8e8d2e40b2d6512a78a6898ba0d4ef8188339e36584666bc9 File name Purchase_Order_2455.JS File type js Size 6.09 MB Origin (first observed) US First seen 2026-04-24 17:40:38 Family RemcosRAT Tags js, RemcosRAT VirusTotal detection 12/75 engines flagged malicious What RemcosRAT Does RemcosRAT is a malware family observed delivering malicious payloads to Windows systems. Samples in this family typically steal credentials, establish persistence, or enable remote access for attackers.…