VBScript

The End of an Era: Microsoft Phases Out VBScript for JavaScript and PowerShell

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May 23, 2024 at 01:42AM Microsoft announced the deprecation of Visual Basic Script (VBScript) in favor of advanced alternatives like JavaScript and PowerShell. The plan will be implemented in three phases, ultimately eliminating VBScript from Windows. Additionally, Microsoft’s Recall feature has raised privacy concerns, with the U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office seeking transparency and safeguards for … Read more

New DEEP#GOSU Malware Campaign Targets Windows Users with Advanced Tactics

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March 18, 2024 at 02:33PM A new complex attack campaign, DEEP#GOSU, employing PowerShell and VBScript malware to infect Windows systems and gather sensitive information has been linked to the North Korean state-sponsored group Kimsuky. The campaign uses legitimate services like Dropbox and Google Docs for command-and-control, and has been observed using methods such as utilizing … Read more

Microsoft Set to Retire Grunge-Era VBScript, to Cybercrime’s Chagrin

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October 12, 2023 at 04:44PM Microsoft announced that it is deprecating and eventually removing VBScript from future Windows releases. Although the programming language is nearly 30 years old, cybercriminals still use it to gain access to targets. Microsoft will make VBScript a feature on demand and users can turn it on if desired, but there … Read more

October 10, 2023 at 12:46PM – Microsoft to kill off VBScript in Windows to block malware delivery

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October 10, 2023 at 12:46PM Microsoft plans to phase out VBScript in future Windows releases, after 30 years of use. VBScript will be available as an on-demand feature before being removed from the operating system. This move is likely due to the discontinuation of Internet Explorer and is part of Microsoft’s strategy to mitigate malware … Read more

October 10, 2023 at 12:38PM – Microsoft announces plans to kill VBScript malware delivery

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October 10, 2023 at 12:38PM Microsoft plans to phase out VBScript in future Windows releases, after 30 years of use. VBScript will become an on-demand feature until it is completely removed from the operating system. This decision is likely related to the discontinuation of Internet Explorer, which eliminates a major infection vector for malware. Microsoft … Read more