EP 16 - You Dirty Rat!

Not all malware kicks the door down. Some just politely ask you to open it.

In this episode of CyberSense, we dive into a remote access trojan (RAT) campaign called ClickFix, and how hackers have found a new way to get inside your system—by convincing you to do it for them. And then we go deeper into the dark world of Initial Access Brokers: the cybercriminals who sell hacked systems like used cars on the dark web.

How to Stay Safe (Without Losing Your Mind)

• Never follow pop-up instructions or emails telling you to type in commands

• Check URLs carefully—if it smells wrong, it probably is

• Use two-factor authentication for everything

• Educate your staff (and yourself) on phishing and social engineering

• Limit admin access and what users can install

• Set up alerts for suspicious logins, software installs, and script executions

• Consider honeypots if you’re running a larger network

• Most importantly? Don’t click the link

The Takeaway

Cybercrime has evolved. It’s a marketplace now. And the scary part? You may never see the attack coming—because you helped open the door. Your email, your VPN, your laptop—they all have value.

So stay sharp, stay skeptical, and for the love of everything digital…

Don’t. Click. The. Link.