Clipboard Data

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

Event Triggered Execution: Component Object Model Hijacking

Adversaries may establish persistence by executing malicious content triggered by hijacked references to Component Object Model (COM) objects.

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.

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

Checks installed software on the system

Looks up Uninstall key entries in the registry to enumerate software on the system.

Drops desktop.ini file(s)

Looks up external IP address via web service

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

Obfuscated Files or Information: Command Obfuscation

Adversaries may obfuscate content during command execution to impede detection.

Enumerates processes with tasklist

UPX packed file

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