AI Waifu RAT Exploits Users with Advanced Social Engineering Tactics

A sophisticated new malware campaign has emerged that weaponizes artificial intelligence and social engineering to target niche online communities.

Security researchers have identified the “AI Waifu RAT,” a remote access trojan that masquerades as an innovative AI interaction tool while providing attackers with complete system access to victims’ computers.

The malware specifically targets Large Language Model (LLM) role-playing communities, exploiting users’ enthusiasm for cutting-edge AI technology and their trust in fellow community members.

Rather than relying purely on technical sophistication, this threat demonstrates how modern cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging psychological manipulation to bypass security defenses.

Social Engineering Disguised as Innovation

The AI Waifu RAT campaign represents a masterclass in deceptive marketing and social manipulation. The threat actor, operating under aliases including KazePsi and PsionicZephyr, presented themselves as a legitimate “CTF Crypto player” and researcher exploring AI boundaries.

They marketed their malicious software as an exciting “meta experience” that ...