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Once active, the malware connects to a Command and Control (C2) server to download further payloads, such as: Trojanized Downloader: To fetch more specialized tools.

Use of .7z or .rar archives protected by a password (provided in the chat/email) to bypass email gateway scanners [3].

The user downloads and extracts Poker Stratigy.7z . It contains a legitimate-looking but malicious application [2]. Poker Stratigy.7z

To harvest browser credentials, session cookies, and cryptocurrency private keys [1, 3].

Unsolicited files sent via social media or messaging apps from accounts posing as recruiters or industry experts [1]. Once active, the malware connects to a Command

When the user runs the "poker" application, the legitimate program automatically loads the malicious DLL from the same directory—a technique called DLL Side-Loading [2].

The attack typically follows a multi-stage execution flow to avoid detection by standard antivirus software: When the user runs the "poker" application, the

Inside the folder, there is often a genuine, digitally signed executable (e.g., a legitimate PDF reader or system utility) and a malicious DLL file (e.g., version.dll or appresolver.dll ) [1, 2].