MALWARE FAMILY
ModernLoader
Internal ID: win.modern_loader
1
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026
Intelligence Profile
According to PCrisk, ModernLoader, also known as Avatar Bot and AvatarLoader, is a malicious program that has minimalistic loader and RAT (Remote Access Trojan) functionalities.
Loader-type malware is designed to infect devices with additional malicious programs, while RATs enable remote access/control over infected machines. ModernLoader is capable of executing basic commands and injecting malicious modules into systems.
Threat Analysis
ModernLoader is a malware family tracked by threat intelligence researchers and catalogued in the Malpedia dataset. It represents a distinct malicious software lineage with identifiable code characteristics, behaviors, and victimology.
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Quick Facts
TypeMalware Family
Aliases1
Also Known As
win.modern_loader
Research Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.