A sophisticated phishing campaign is distributing VenomRAT malware via virtual hard disk (VHD) files. Emails with purchase orders contain these archives, which, when opened, execute a highly obfuscated batch script using PowerShell for malicious activities. The malware establishes persistence, capturing sensitive data and maintaining communication with its operators. It uses encryption for secure command exchange.

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