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The Adwind Remote Access Trojan (RAT) is a popular Java-based backdoor capable of infecting Windows, Linux, Mac OS and Android operating systems. Its cross-platform nature, elaborate backdoor features, and relatively cheap price makes it a favourite choice for many cybercriminals today. Earlier this year, it was reported that Adwind was used in at least 443,000 attacks. Adwind has rebranded itself multiple times in the past, using the names “Frutas,” “AlienSpy,” and “Unrecom,” to name a few. The most recent...