H3XA — Operational Evidence

TypeMalware

External ID—

First seen2026-08-14

Last seen2026-08-14

Confidence

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[RunningRAT](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0253) is a remote access tool that appeared in operations surrounding the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics along with [Gold Dragon](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0249) and [Brave Prince](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0252). (Citation: McAfee Gold Dragon)

Labels

malware

10 recorded

Relationships

uses

to Archive Collected Data

Technique

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to Clear Windows Event Logs

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to Clipboard Data

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to Disable or Modify Tools

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to File Deletion

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uses

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to Local Storage Discovery

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to Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

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to System Information Discovery

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to Windows Command Shell

Technique

3 external

References

mitre-attack

S0253

RunningRAT

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McAfee Gold Dragon

https://www.mcafee.com/blogs/other-blogs/mcafee-labs/gold-dragon-widens-olympics-malware-attacks-gains-permanent-presence-on-victims-systems/