HotRat: The Risks of Illegal Software Downloads and Hidden AutoHotkey Script Within

Despite the substantial risks involved, the irresistible temptation to acquire high-quality software at no cost persists, leading many people to download illegal software. Therefore, distributing such software remains an effective method for widely spreading malware. This analysis reveals that cracked software often contains hidden scripts that deploy attackers’ malware on victims’ computers, sometimes even containing additional malware itself.

Our focus is on examining the usage of an AutoHotkey script attached to pre-hacked software. This script triggers the release of a …

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