Remote Access Trojans (RATs) continue to be one of the most actively traded malware categories across dark web forums. Their appeal lies in flexibility: a single framework can support espionage, credential theft, ransomware staging, or long-term persistence. Recently our team Identified a dark web actor advertised a tool called“noobsaiBOT”, claiming it to be a fully custom, stealth- focused RAT with source code included, priced at$20,000 and offered as a one-time exclusive sale.

The cybersecurity landscape isn’t just shifting; it’s undergoing a radical metamorphosis. As we look toward 2026, the era of the “script kiddie” is officially over. Today, we face sophisticated AI-driven syndicates and automated botnets that probe vulnerabilities at machine speed. For modern enterprises, the question has shifted from“if” an attack will happen to“how much” of your D igital footprint is already sitting on a dark web forum.

AI agents are now acting across SaaS, cloud, and endpoint environments with identities and permissions that traditional controls cannot fully govern. Most enterprises already have more agents in production than they realize, many created without security review. Across the industry, the research aligns.

We’ve talked a lot about the process a business goes through to achieve FedRAMP authorization and the ability to work with a government department or agency. What about the other side of the coin? What happens if you lose that authorization? Depending on how and why, the consequences can range from minimal to dire, so it’s important to know and be prepared.

LinkedIn was never designed to be hostile. That’s precisely why it’s become attractive to attackers.