IBM’s X-Force Research team reports hackers attacking Brazilian banks are using the Windows scripting tool called AutoIt to reduces the likelihood of antivirus software detection.

AutoIt, a scripting language for automating Windows interface interactions, is increasingly being used by malware developers thanks to its flexibility and low learning curve, according to security ...

As scripting languages like AutoIt continue to gain popularity, more malware developers are expected to migrate toward them, Wilhoit said.

Script Tips Getting to Know AutoIt Check out this alternative scripting language with a lot to offer. By Bob Kelly 07/09/2007 While VBScript is by far the most popular scripting language on the street ...

While VBScript is by far the most popular scripting language on the street, it is arguably neither the best nor most capable of the languages out there. I'm going to take a couple of columns here to ...

Visual Basic is not the only scripting language targeted by attackers. Windows task automation utility software, PowerShell, AutoIt and Batchscript have all been used as well.