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HotRat: The Risks of Illegal Software Downloads and Hidden AutoHotkey Script Within
Avast Threat Labs decoded.avast.io
Despite risks to their own data and devices, some users continue to be lured into downloading illegal versions of popular paid-for software, disregarding the potentially more severe repercussions than legitimate alternatives. We have analyzed how cybercriminals deploy HotRat, a remote access trojan (RAT), through an AutoHotkey script attached to cracked software. This malware variant facilitates a range of malicious actions, including the theft of credentials, capturing screenshots, and installing additional malware.
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