PowerShell malware family

PowerShell is a malware family tracked by MalwareAnalyzer by Cyble across 13 publicly analyzed samples. First seen 2026-07-28, most recently 2026-08-11. Observed ATT&CK techniques include T1059.001, T1112, T1543.003, T1059.004, T1071.001.

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Frequently asked about PowerShell

What is PowerShell?
PowerShell is a malware family tracked by MalwareAnalyzer by Cyble across 13 publicly analyzed samples. First seen 2026-07-28, most recently 2026-08-11. Observed ATT&CK techniques include T1059.001, T1112, T1543.003, T1059.004, T1071.001.
How many PowerShell samples have been analyzed?
MalwareAnalyzer by Cyble holds 13 publicly analyzed samples attributed to PowerShell, first seen 2026-07-28 and most recently 2026-08-11. 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 PowerShell use?
Across our PowerShell samples the most frequently observed techniques are T1059.001 (8), T1112 (5), T1543.003 (4), T1059.004 (2), T1071.001 (2), T1105 (2), T1057 (1), T1486 (1). Counts are the number of analyzed samples in which each technique was observed.
What file types does PowerShell use?
PowerShell samples in this corpus are distributed as script (6), pe (5), unknown (2).
Does PowerShell use command-and-control infrastructure?
Yes. 27 distinct command-and-control indicators have been extracted from PowerShell samples, either from static configuration or from traffic captured during sandbox detonation. The full list is published on the family page.
Is PowerShell malicious?
11 of 13 analyzed PowerShell 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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