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Threat Actors Weaponize AI Hype to Deliver AsyncRAT
June 11, 2026 · Fortinet Threat Research · Severity: HIGH
FortiGuard Labs analyzes a multi-stage malware campaign that uses fake AI-themed documents, hidden PowerShell scripts, AutoHotkey loaders, and process injection to deploy AsyncRAT and maintain remote access.
FortiGuard Labs analyzes a multi-stage malware campaign that uses fake AI-themed documents, hidden PowerShell scripts, AutoHotkey loaders, and process injection to deploy AsyncRAT and maintain remote access.
Key Takeaways
- FortiGuard Labs identified a multi-stage malware campaign using fake AI-themed documents to deliver AsyncRAT.
- The attack chain uses hidden PowerShell scripts, AutoHotkey loaders, and process injection techniques.
- Threat actors are exploiting AI hype to trick users into installing remote access trojans.