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.

Executes dropped EXE

Loads dropped DLL

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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