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Home/ATT&CK/Software/S9037
MITRE ATT&CK Malware

RustyWater (S9037)

Archer RAT / RUSTRIC
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[RustyWater](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S9037) is a Rust-based implant used by [MuddyWater](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0069). Historically, [MuddyWater](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0069) has used PowerShell-based tools and [RustyWater](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S9037) reflects a shift in tooling, demonstrating better techniques for defense evasion and reverse engineering.(Citation: CloudSEK_RustyWater_Jan2026)

Platforms: Windows

▪Techniques implemented (20)

T1684.001ImpersonationT1033System Owner/User DiscoveryT1027.013Encrypted/Encoded FileT1082System Information DiscoveryT1071.001Web ProtocolsT1132.001Standard EncodingT1566.001Spearphishing AttachmentT1106Native APIT1573.001Symmetric CryptographyT1055.002Portable Executable InjectionT1547.001Registry Run Keys / Startup FolderT1678Delay ExecutionT1087.002Domain AccountT1027Obfuscated Files or InformationT1622Debugger EvasionT1518.001Security Software DiscoveryT1559.001Component Object ModelT1140Deobfuscate/Decode Files or InformationT1036.005Match Legitimate Resource Name or LocationT1204.002Malicious File

▪Used by groups (1)

G0069MuddyWater
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