Creates a file in the Startup directory

A file was written to a Windows startup folder. Files in these directories are executed automatically when a user logs on or an application initializes.

Loads dropped DLL

Unexpected DNS network traffic destination

Network traffic to other servers than the configured DNS servers was detected on the DNS port.

Adds Run key to start application

Creates a large amount of network flows

This may indicate a network scan to discover remotely running services.

Looks up external IP address via web service

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

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