Examine for C2 (Command and Control) IP addresses or domains.
Analyze the to see which system APIs it calls (e.g., networking, file system modification). polevaulting.7z
: Does it use techniques like process hollowing to hide in legitimate processes? 4. Attribution and Threat Intel Examine for C2 (Command and Control) IP addresses or domains
: Look for "Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures" ( TTPs ) that match known Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups. For example, some groups are known for using sports-themed archives during major international competitions (like the Olympics). : If the archive contains a document, examine
: If the archive contains a document, examine it for social engineering themes. Given the name, it may use sports-related "lures" (pole vaulting schedules, athlete rosters) to trick a target into opening it.
: Check for malicious scripts (PowerShell, VBScript, or Batch) used for initial staging. 3. Static and Dynamic Analysis Static Analysis : For any executables or DLLs inside: