There will be a couple parts to this "Series" at the end of the post I will put a link to Part 2 (when i'm done with it)

Remember if you follow these steps you will successfully be a competent "Ratter"! Good luck!

The Road to "Ratting"

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- Step 1 -

First ask yourself these questions!

1. Do I want to use this for "Fun" or "Fraudulent" purposes?
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If you answered "Fraudulent", Please stop reading this thread, and leave the black hat section of Hack Forums! These tools are or should only be used for Entertainment or Business purposes!
If you answered "Fun", Continue reading! This guide was MADE FOR YOU!


2. Will I severely "Invade" an others privacy?
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If you answered "Yes", Please rethink your goals. Remember people have the right to privacy now we don't want to go around breaking the law to the extreme!
If you answered "No", Continue reading! This guide was MADE FOR YOU!
(do remember people do have the right to privacy so don't abuse your newly found powers)


3. Will I try and use my skills against Hack Forums or its community?
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If you answered "Yes", I highly suggest you leave Hack Forums now... You are not welcome here!
If you answered "No", Continue reading! This guide was MADE FOR YOU!


4. Will I respect others while using these newly acquired tools and skills?
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If you answered "Yes", Continue reading! This guide was MADE FOR YOU!
If you answered "No", Please reconsider your goals! These tools are to be respected along with the people you use them on. With power comes reasonability!


5. Do I have a goal I want to reach?
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If you answered "Yes", Continue reading! But make sure your goal is both ethical and logical!
If you answered "No", You've made it this far so scribble one up we can refine it later!

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- Step 2 -

Analyze your situation!

1. What's your home life like?
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If your home life is troubled, Maybe you shouldn't be doing this. You may like the newly found powers a bit to much and start to abuse them!
If your home life is good, This may not be a good idea for you. You may get a bit obsessive!
If your normal like most people, This may be the right thing for you. Doing this is a good release after a hard day!
(correction this is never a good choice lol... you're hacking, its illegal!!!)


2. Who are you looking to target?
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If you had any answer other than "Anyone", You should reconsider your goals. Unless you are doing this for personal reasons you shouldn't "Target" a specific person or group. IF you do you might not get the outcome u wanted!


3. How good are you with computers?
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If you have basic skills you can achieve your goal of "Ratting" in no time!


4. Do you share your computer?
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If you share a computer you should NOT be doing this. ONLY do this on a personal computer!


5. Do you have a family member who works for the government?
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If you said yes, I recommend you don't do this. But there are special occasions where you can get away with it! Just like in my situation. My dad works for the government setting up firewalls and classification levels for the govt. He is great with computers and is a Certified Ethical Hacker. But because of my Social Engineering skills (from next question) I am able to hack behind his back ;)


6. Can you Social Engineer?
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If you said "Yes", Continue reading this should be easy!
If you said "No". Learn to, then come back! It will make things a lot easier!

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- Step 3 -

Port Forwarding!

This is simply a MUST HAVE for "Ratting"!
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I'm not to avid in the port forwarding, but there are lots of good Tut's on how to! I'll link you to a few.


If you can port forward read #1, If you cant port forward read #2.

#1. Forward 2 ports of your choice and check them both with both of these links -
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http://www.whatsmyip.org/ports/
http://www.canyouseeme.org/

If they are both open move on to Step 4!

#2. Go download proXPN, Once downloaded and you are signed up. Click connect and move on to Step 4!

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- Step 4 -

Choosing your Programs!

#1. First were going to choose the RAT client. There are lots of them out there! So its all a matter of personal preference.

Im going to provide the links to the best Free, and Paid RAT clients - (Remember these are my opinions)
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Best Paid for RAT Client -
Blackshades

Best Free RAT Client -
DarkComet

Once you have you RAT client its time to move to #2!


#2. Now that we have our RAT client its time we find us a good Crypter! I wont suggest any crypters because there are way to many to sift through.
Remember what you're looking for!
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Fully Undetected (FUD)
Runtime
No .NET Dependencies
Trusted Seller


Once you have both of those its time to wait for Part 2 ;) (will post soon!)

If you have ANY comments or suggestions let me know i'll add them in if they are good ;)

I would like anyone who is reading this now to please note that this guide is very outdated as it was written in June of 2011.
Thank you.