Often dropped into directories like C:\ProgramData\ or %TEMP% after an initial breach (via phishing or RDP exploits) [2, 5].
If possible, submit the file to a secure sandbox or platform like VirusTotal to confirm the specific variant and extract Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) [1]. socksonly.7z
The extracted malware often creates a scheduled task or a new Windows service to ensure it runs automatically upon system startup [1, 5]. 5]. If possible