Cybersecurity researchers have unearthed a sophisticated attack leveraging AutoIT, a long-standing scripting language known for its deep integration with Windows operating systems. Often compared to .NET for its persistence in malicious campaigns, AutoIT’s simplicity and ability to interact with Windows components make it a favored tool among cybercriminals. This weekend, a particularly intricate malware delivery […]
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Customers using Application Detection and Response (ADR) technology blocked a remarkable number of attacks over the past month. For the second time since we began writing this monthly report, we’ve seen a massive escalation of attacks against a small number of applications, and all of the attacks were blocked.
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A sophisticated malware campaign utilizing multiple layers of AutoIT code has been discovered targeting Windows systems. The attack begins with a seemingly innocent executable file named “1. Project” that initiates a complex infection chain designed to deploy a Remote Access Trojan (RAT). This campaign represents a concerning evolution in threat actors’ tactics, leveraging the flexibility […]
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A newly identified phishing campaign deploys the Remcos Remote Access Trojan (RAT) using DBatLoader, leveraging a User Account Control (UAC) bypass technique involving mock trusted directories to evade security controls. The attack chain employs obfuscated .cmd scripts, Windows Living Off the Land Binaries (LOLBAS) techniques, and sophisticated persistence mechanisms. At the time of analysis on […]
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A disturbing 67% of businesses in eight worldwide markets—the US, UK, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium, and Ireland—reported having experienced cyberattacks in the previous 12 months, according to the 2024 Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report. This marks the fourth consecutive year of rising attack prevalence, up from 53% in prior reports, aligning with findings from […]
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