AutoRun malware family

AutoRun is a malware family tracked by MalwareAnalyzer by Cyble across 135 publicly analyzed samples. First seen 2026-07-31, most recently 2026-08-25. Observed ATT&CK techniques include T1057, T1547.001, T1071.001, T1056.001, T1112.

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Frequently asked about AutoRun

What is AutoRun?
AutoRun is a malware family tracked by MalwareAnalyzer by Cyble across 135 publicly analyzed samples. First seen 2026-07-31, most recently 2026-08-25. Observed ATT&CK techniques include T1057, T1547.001, T1071.001, T1056.001, T1112.
How many AutoRun samples have been analyzed?
MalwareAnalyzer by Cyble holds 135 publicly analyzed samples attributed to AutoRun, first seen 2026-07-31 and most recently 2026-08-25. This counts public submissions to this platform only, so it is a measure of what we have seen rather than of the family's total prevalence.
What MITRE ATT&CK techniques does AutoRun use?
Across our AutoRun samples the most frequently observed techniques are T1057 (129), T1547.001 (128), T1071.001 (125), T1056.001 (124), T1112 (114), T1105 (113), T1543.003 (5), T1055 (4). Counts are the number of analyzed samples in which each technique was observed.
What file types does AutoRun use?
AutoRun samples in this corpus are distributed as pe (135).
Does AutoRun use command-and-control infrastructure?
Yes. 3 distinct command-and-control indicators have been extracted from AutoRun samples, either from static configuration or from traffic captured during sandbox detonation. The full list is published on the family page.
Is AutoRun malicious?
135 of 135 analyzed AutoRun samples were scored malicious by the fused verdict, which combines multi-engine static scanning, YARA and hash reputation with behavior captured during real sandbox detonation. Each report lists every signal that contributed to its score.

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