Clipboard Data

Adversaries may collect data stored in the clipboard from users copying information within or between applications.

Executes dropped EXE

Loads dropped DLL

Reads user/profile data of web browsers

Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.

Themida packer

Detects Themida, an advanced Windows software protection system.

Unsecured Credentials: Credentials In Files

Steal credentials from unsecured files.

VMProtect packed file

Detects executables packed with VMProtect commercial packer.

Accesses cryptocurrency files/wallets, possible credential harvesting

Adds Run key to start application

Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

Using powershell.exe command.

Drops desktop.ini file(s)

Legitimate hosting services abused for malware hosting/C2

Looks up external IP address via web service

Uses a legitimate IP lookup service to find the infected system's external IP.

Network Service Discovery

Attempt to gather information on host's network.

Enumerates processes with tasklist

Hide Artifacts: Hidden Files and Directories

Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger

UPX packed file

Detects executables packed with UPX/modified UPX open source packer.