Clipboard Data

Adversaries may collect data stored in the clipboard from users copying information within or between applications.

Executes dropped EXE

Loads dropped DLL

Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

Contacts third-party web service commonly abused for C2

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

Indicator Removal: Clear Persistence

Clear artifacts associated with previously established persistence like scheduletasks on a host.

Looks up external IP address via web service

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