is a specific compressed archive file identified by international cybersecurity agencies as an artifact associated with Volt Typhoon , a state-sponsored cyber actor based in the People's Republic of China (PRC). Overview of Activity
This and similar files are frequently found in "staging" directories such as: C:\Windows\Temp\ C:\Users\Public\ C:\Perflogs\ . Forensic Indicators SS-Bet-001_s.7z
.7z (a 7-Zip compressed archive), often protected with a password. is a specific compressed archive file identified by
Audit 7z.exe executions, especially those involving temporary or public directories. Audit 7z
According to a joint cybersecurity advisory by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) , this file is used by threat actors as part of "living off the land" (LotL) techniques. These techniques involve using legitimate system tools and files to blend in with normal network activity and avoid detection by security software. Key Characteristics