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IOC - Microsoft’s MSHTA Legacy Tool Still Powers Malware Campaigns on Windows
Cybercriminals abuse legitimate, albeit legacy, tools to push a host of malware, ranging from run-of-the-mill password stealers to advanced threats. Bitdefender’s previous investigations already revealed how attackers used LOTL tactics in a Windows and macOS malware campaign that leveraged fake “Claude Code” Google ads.
Indicators of Compromise (1 / 166 total)
| TYPE | INDICATOR | DESCRIPTION | CREATED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FileHash-MD5 | dbf37b54acb5e3b86a3dc93ec3b7dc24 | MD5 of aa845a8fb4ab38aebe6a16a2a8f80ca4467ac0991d3eef4d8a10bdf97dedb1e9 | 2026-05-20 |