Analytics BIOC
Medium
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A suspicious executable with multiple file extensions was created
An executable file with multiple extensions was created. This technique is frequently used to disguise malware as user content.
- Module:
- Platform Analytics
- Data source:
- XDR Agent with eXtended Threat Hunting (XTH)
ATT&CK tactics: Execution (TA0002) Defense Evasion (TA0005)
ATT&CK techniques: User Execution: Malicious File (T1204.002) Masquerading: Double File Extension (T1036.007)
Attacker's goals:
Bypassing defenses and/or tricking the user into executing a file that seems like a trustworthy file.
Investigative actions:
Investigate the actor process and the file created to determine if it was used for legitimate purposes or malicious activity.
- Test period:
- N/A (single event)
- Deduplication:
- 1 Day