AI Waifu RAT: A Ring3 malware-like RAT based on LLM manipulation is circulating in the wild

Description

A niche LLM role-playing community is being targeted by a sophisticated social engineering attack disguised as an AI character enhancement tool. The 'AI Waifu RAT' is a Remote Access Trojan marketed as a feature allowing AI characters to interact with users' computers. The RAT, distributed under the guise of a research project, enables arbitrary code execution and file access on victims' machines. The attacker, posing as a CTF player, exploits community trust and curiosity about novel AI capabilities. The RAT's design allows for potential botnet control, third-party hijacking, and remote exploitation. The incident highlights the dangers of executing untrusted input and the importance of maintaining security vigilance even within trusted communities.