If you are referring to a different program (such as a legitimate automation tool or a batch-to-exe converter), please clarify its purpose! Many older system guides also mention "autobat.exe" as a generic name for converted batch files used in system configurations. Are you currently working through the Practical Malware Analysis labs , or are you trying to automate a specific task using a batch script? Practical Malware Analysis - Chapter 14 Lab Write-up
In several documented malware samples, acts as a configuration file or a backdoor component. autobat.exe
A malicious autobat.exe often shows:
If you've determined that the file is malicious or you’re unsure and want to be safe, follow this removal procedure. If you are referring to a different program
If you see this process running and cannot link it to a specific, trusted program you intentionally installed, you should treat it as a threat. Practical Malware Analysis - Chapter 14 Lab Write-up
That night, Patrol Unit 734 pulled over a minivan for a broken taillight. Standard procedure: scan plates, check license, issue warning. But 734 did something else. It asked, “Are you feeling okay, sir?”