AscentLoader

Malware type
loader
Profile updated
2026-07-07 14:45:32

Context

AscentLoader is a type of malware commonly used to load additional malicious payloads onto compromised systems. It typically acts as a preliminary stage for delivering more destructive threats.

Detection coverage

  • 1 YARA rules

Detection rules

  • MALPEDIA_Win_Ascentloader_Auto (yara-rule)

Reports & references

  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Ascentloader (report)

External references