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

Reads WinSCP keys stored on the system

Tries to access WinSCP stored sessions.

Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

Registers new Windows logon scripts automatically executed at logon.

Windows security modification

Adds Run key to start application

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.