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E4del RAT: Node.js-Based Malware Abusing FTP Banners

August 25, 2026

E4del is a Node.js-based remote access trojan delivered via FTP banner dead drop resolvers. It is embedded in a digitally signed Electron application masquerading as Discord. The RAT supports defense evasion, persistence, system fingerprinting, and encrypted C2 communication, enabling interactive reverse shell, screenshot capture, live desktop streaming, file download, and additional payload delivery. Its beaconing mechanism uses a tiered jitter system to blend in with normal traffic.