Firebird Developers Arrested By Australian Federal Police And FBI

A collaborative effort between the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the FBI has resulted in the apprehension and prosecution of two suspects believed to be responsible for creating and disseminating the "Firebird" remote access trojan (RAT), later rebranded as "Hive." While Firebird/Hive may not be among the most widely recognized or utilized RATs, their existence could still have global security implications for users. Previously, Firebird operated with its own website promoting it as a remote administration tool. The site boasted features such as covert access, password retrieval from various browsers, and exploitation of vulnerabilities to gain elevated privileges, effectively conveying its intended purpose to potential purchasers. Read more...