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: Uses "VM protection" or anti-analysis techniques to detect if it is being run in a virtual machine or sandbox, making it harder for researchers to analyze.
The file is a malicious archive associated with phishing campaigns targeting cryptocurrency users. It typically contains a harmful executable designed to appear as a legitimate Coinbase account statement or security tool to trick victims into compromising their funds. Malware Characteristics CoinBase_VM_protected.rar
: Distributed as a .rar file, often requiring a password (provided in the phishing email) to bypass automated email scanners. : Uses "VM protection" or anti-analysis techniques to
Attackers use this file as part of a social engineering strategy. Common lures include: Malware Analysis Report - CISA CoinBase_VM_protected.rar
: Contains a malicious 64-bit Windows Portable Executable (PE).
