Handler on Duty: Xavier Mertens
Threat Level: green
Podcast Detail
SANS Stormcast Tuesday, May 20th 2025: AutoIT Code RAT; Fake Keepass Download; Procolored Printer Software Compromise
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Application Security: Securing Web Apps, APIs, and Microservices | Washington | Jul 14th - Jul 19th 2025 |
Application Security: Securing Web Apps, APIs, and Microservices | Las Vegas | Sep 22nd - Sep 27th 2025 |
RAT Dropped By Two Layers of AutoIT Code
Xavier explains how AutoIT was used to install a remote admin tool (RAT) and how to analyse such a tool
https://isc.sans.edu/diary/RAT%20Dropped%20By%20Two%20Layers%20of%20AutoIT%20Code/31960
RVTools compromise confirmed
Robware.net, the site behind the popular tool RVTools now confirmed that it was compromised. The site is currently offline.
https://www.robware.net/readMore
Trojaned Version of Keepass used to install info stealer and Cobalt Strike beacon
A backdoored version of KeePass was used to trick victims into installing Cobalt Strike and other malware. In this case, Keepass itself was not compromised and the malicious version was advertised via search engine optimization tricks
https://labs.withsecure.com/publications/keepass-trojanised-in-advanced-malware-campaign
Procolored UV Printer Software Compromised
The official software offered by the makers of the Procolored UV printer has been compromised, and versions with malware were distributed for about half a year.
https://www.hackster.io/news/the-maker-s-toolbox-procolored-v11-pro-dto-uv-printer-review-680d491e17e3
https://www.gdatasoftware.com/blog/2025/05/38200-printer-infected-software-downloads
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