New Java-Based QuimaRAT Malware Targets Windows, Linux, and macOS via Malware-as-a-Service Model

Cybersecurity researchers at LevelBlue identified a new Java-based remote access trojan (RAT) named QuimaRAT, designed to target Windows, Linux, and macOS systems. The malware is distributed under a malware-as-a-service (MaaS) model, with pricing tiers ranging from $150 for one month to $1,200 for lifetime access. QuimaRAT operates as a cross-platform threat, though no specific infection vectors, command-and-control mechanisms, or CVE identifiers were disclosed. The discovery highlights the growing trend of multi-platform malware monetization through subscription-based services. No exact date of detection or geographic targeting was provided in the report.