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

Modifies system executable filetype association

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.

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.

Contacts third-party web service commonly abused for C2

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

Drops desktop.ini file(s)

Enumerates connected drives

Attempts to read the root path of hard drives other than the default C: drive.

UPX packed file

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