Executes dropped EXE

Loads dropped DLL

Prevents Microsoft Defender from scanning certain paths by adding an exclusion.

Uses the Powershell Add-MpPreference cmdlet to exclude paths from being scanned by Microsoft Defender.

System Binary Proxy Execution: Rundll32

Abuse Rundll32 to proxy execution of malicious code.

Contacts third-party web service commonly abused for C2

Legitimate web (hosting) services can be abused by malware authors to host malware or C2s.

Hide Artifacts: Hidden Window

Windows that would typically be displayed when an application carries out an operation can be hidden.

Looks up external IP address via web service

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

Network Share Discovery

Attempt to gather information on host network.

Obfuscated Files or Information: Command Obfuscation

Adversaries may obfuscate content during command execution to impede detection.

Drops file in System32 directory

Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger