DarkCloud Proves Outdated Coding Tools Still Power Modern Malware

DarkCloud proves outdated coding tools still power modern malware

Researchers discovered DarkCloud, a $30 infostealer written in Visual Basic that harvests credentials from browsers, email clients, and enterprise applications.

SCIENCE & TECH: A $30 malware tool written in ancient Visual Basic quietly steals credentials and opens corporate networks to widespread cybercrime

$30 DarkCloud infostealer quietly harvests credentials across browsers and enterprise software Legacy Visual Basic code is unexpectedly helping malware evade some modern detection tools Cheap credential-stealing tools are increasingly driving early-stage corporate network compromises Low-cost malware tools are increasingly available on the dark web, offering credential theft capabilities to individuals with limited technical knowledge. Security …