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Increase in Distribution of AutoIt Compile Malware via Phishing Emails

· Published 10/01/2025 12:52 · Modified 10/01/2025 13:12

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Published
10/01/2025 12:52
Modified
10/01/2025 13:12
Tags
2025-01-10 agenttesla autoit infostealer phishing redline remcosrat snakekeylogger xloader
Related entities
3 observables, 6 techniques (mitre), 5 malware

Description

The distribution of malware compiled with has been rapidly increasing, surpassing .NET-type malware. , a scripting language for Windows automation, is preferred due to its ease of compilation into EXE files and fewer dependencies. The trend began in August 2024, with malware nearly matching .NET malware distribution by December. was the most distributed malware, followed by , , , and . The report discusses the structure of executables, noting changes in how the script is included and encrypted in different versions. Three specific cases of malware distribution are mentioned, highlighting the growing threat posed by this type of malware in campaigns.

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