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AutoIt Malware: To obfuscate, or not to obfuscate

June 29, 2021 By Abdul Samee

What is malware? Its goal is to bypass computer defenses, infect a target, and often remain on the system if possible. A variety of evasion techniques depend on a mix between the skill of the author and the defenses of the intended victim. One of the most widely used tactics in malware is obfuscation. Obfuscation comes in the form of packers, crypters, and string manipulation, … [Read more...]

Analysis of a Dridex Banking Trojan Phish

March 31, 2021 By Abdul Samee

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At the beginning of March, as many Americans were eagerly awaiting another round of stimulus payments, news began to circulate about cybercriminals taking advantage of the American Rescue Plan offering financial assistance (payments and other aids) as part of COVID-19 relief. We got a hold of some of these phishing emails and upon scrutiny, we found the email imitates the IRS, … [Read more...]

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