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AutoIt scripting increasingly used by malware developers

AutoIt, a scripting language for automating Windows interface interactions, is increasingly being used by malware developers thanks to its flexibility and low learning curve, according to security ...
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I automated half my PC tasks without learning to code — here’s the tool

Just like almost every Windows user I know, for years I had relied on the same routine of typing, clicking buttons, filling forms, and jumping between apps just to get basic work done. I’ve used ...
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AutoIt Scripting Used By Overlay Malware to Bypass AV Detection

IBM’s X-Force Research team reports hackers attacking Brazilian banks are using the Windows scripting tool called AutoIt to reduces the likelihood of antivirus software detection. IBM’s X-Force ...
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AutoIT Surges as Malware Component

Back in May 2013 Trend Micro noted that AutoIT was on the rise as a go-to development language for malware, citing its “ridiculously easy” user experience that allows for quick coding. It enables ...
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AutoIt Increasingly Employed by Malware Developers

AutoIt, the BASIC-like automation language for Windows programmers, is becoming a favored tool among malware developers for the same reasons it attracts legitimate users: it’s free, flexible and easy ...