Intel Name: Darkcloud stealer: comprehensive analysis of a new attack chain that employs autoit
Date of Scan: May 15, 2025
Impact: Medium
Summary: In January 2025, researchers uncovered a series of attacks delivering DarkCloud Stealer, a sophisticated malware that uses AutoIt scripting to evade detection. The attack chain involved hosting the malware on a file-sharing server and deploying multi-stage, obfuscated payloads, making it difficult for traditional security tools to detect. DarkCloud is capable of stealing sensitive data and establishing command and control (C2) communications, highlighting the need for advanced detection methods and thorough threat analysis.
