Microsoft’s PowerShell scripting language, which debuted in 2006, has proved to be extremely popular with IT administrators for managing machines. But a dozen years after its birth, hackers are increasingly embracing it too. The focus on malicious PowerShell scripts increased about two years ago, says Zaid Arafeh, senior program manager for the Windows Defender Research team. Microsoft has been working on a variety of security technologies that help administrators halt PowerShell abuse. The aim is to reduce the ability of attackers to bend legitimate tools to malicious aims.”]