The secondary payload is often hosted on an IP address disguised within the code. :
: This specific filename is often used in the CyberDefenders or Blue Team Labs environments, specifically for challenges like "MalDoc" or "Investigation 101."
The macro is heavily obfuscated with string reversals and character replacements to hide its true intent. : 19032301.7z
If you are analyzing this file for a challenge, here is the standard procedural breakdown:
: If a PCAP is provided alongside the archive to track the network callback. The secondary payload is often hosted on an
Manual cleaning of the script typically reveals a PowerShell command designed to download a secondary stage from a remote URL.
The file is an archive commonly associated with digital forensics and CTF (Capture The Flag) challenges, specifically those involving the analysis of malicious documents or memory dumps . Manual cleaning of the script typically reveals a
: The malware often uses a specific hardcoded User-Agent for its web requests.