: Spawning of powershell.exe , cmd.exe , or mshta.exe from parent processes like explorer.exe or web browsers immediately after a file download. Mitigation and Defense
: Connections to unusual domains or direct IP addresses over ports 80/443 that do not match standard web traffic patterns. DAHALO.rar
: Educate employees on the dangers of downloading files from unsolicited links, even if the hosting service (like Google Drive) appears legitimate. : Spawning of powershell
The "DAHALO" infection chain is characterized by its use of legitimate system tools to execute malicious code, a technique known as "Living off the Land" (LotL). : Spawning of powershell.exe