Bot.exe

: Uses rootkit or bootkit techniques to remain on the system after reboots.

: Contacts a remote server to receive instructions or upload stolen data. Reverse Engineering Insights On the Reverse Engineering of the Citadel Botnet bot.exe

: Produced by a "Builder" component alongside an encrypted configuration file ( config.bin ). Core Functions : : Uses rootkit or bootkit techniques to remain

: Injects malicious code into legitimate system processes. and personal information.

: An information-stealing Trojan designed to capture banking credentials, login data, and personal information.