Beware: Simple PowerShell Script Delivers Russian Malware!

Beware those simple PowerShell scripts! One might look like a friendly line of code but could be a nasty surprise from Russia, complete with a low VT score. It tries to disable your antivirus and even asks nicely if it fails—proof that even malware has…

Hot Take:

PowerShell has entered the chat, and it’s bringing a suitcase full of trouble from Russia! This script is like the James Bond of malware—smooth, dangerous, and fluent in multiple languages (including Base64). Be careful what you download, because even innocent-looking scripts could be plotting world domination.

Key Points:

  • Simple PowerShell script with a low VirusTotal score can deliver malicious content.
  • Script disables antivirus and prompts user actions.
  • Downloads PE files: “cmd.exe” (self-extracting RAR) and “service.exe” (Python-based stealer).
  • Communicates with a suspicious Russian server.
  • Executes extensive reconnaissance commands to gather system information.

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