: Users are prompted to open a "gift" or "holiday card."
This file is associated with a or malware analysis task, likely from a 2022 holiday-themed Capture The Flag (CTF) or threat research project. Summary of Analysis File Name : Rikolo_Xmas_2022.zip Rikolo_Xmas_2022.zip
: Execution of code from a shortcut file ( .lnk ) without opening a legitimate document. : Users are prompted to open a "gift" or "holiday card
: If present, scripts are usually Base64 encoded or use string manipulation (e.g., replace , split ) to hide the final URL. Rikolo_Xmas_2022.zip
: Look for calls to mshta.exe , certutil.exe , or rundll32.exe to bypass basic security filters. Key Findings 🚩
: Extract the hidden payload or reverse engineer the execution chain. 2. Execution Chain
