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DarkGate Malware Replaces AutoIt with AutoHotkey in Latest Cyber Attacks

The Hacker Newsby @TheHackersNews ()2 min read2 · 1 read
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2 min read at thehackernews.com

 Ravie Lakshmanan  Jun 04, 2024 Vulnerability / Threat Intelligence Cyber attacks involving the DarkGate malware-as-a-service (MaaS) operation have shifted away from AutoIt scripts to an AutoHotkey mechanism to deliver the last stages, underscoring continued efforts on the part of the threat actors to continuously stay ahead of the detection curve.

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