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 user/profile data of web browsers

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

Enumerates connected drives

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

Drops file in System32 directory

UPX packed file

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