PowerLoader

Malware type
loader, backdoor
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 15:16:10

Targeted industries: financial-services government-and-public-sector technology-and-telecommunications

Context

PowerLoader is a malware downloader typically used to load other malicious payloads onto compromised systems. It is known for its capability to execute downloaded components which may include banking trojans or other forms of malware.

Detection coverage

  • 1 YARA rules

Detection rules

  • MALPEDIA_Win_Powerloader_Auto (yara-rule)

Reports & references

  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Powerloader (report)
  • malwaretech.com — Powerloader Injection Something Truly (report)

External references