Analyze the to see which system APIs it calls (e.g., networking, file system modification).
: 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). polevaulting.7z
: Determine if this file was part of a specific phishing campaign or a broader supply chain attack. Analyze the to see which system APIs it calls (e
: Begin by generating the MD5, SHA-1, and SHA-256 hashes of the archive. This allows you to check if it has been previously flagged on platforms like VirusTotal or Any.Run . : Determine if this file was part of
: 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:
: Does it use techniques like process hollowing to hide in legitimate processes? 4. Attribution and Threat Intel