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However, this presents a massive security paradox. Trusting a person who cracks malware to "clean" that malware is inherently flawed. Frequently, these files are "double-tapped"—meaning the person who "cleaned" the original malware simply replaced the developer’s backdoor with one of their own. The user, thinking they are now the "hacker," actually becomes the victim. Risks of Interaction

Even if the GUI of the tool looks clean, the "stubs" (the payloads it generates) are often hardcoded to report back to the cracker.

Possessing or distributing RATs, even for "educational" purposes, can fall under computer misuse laws depending on the jurisdiction. Conclusion