The actor uses the 7z.exe utility to compress and password-protect stolen data before exfiltrating it from the victim's network.
Forward Windows Event Logs to a hardened, segmented server to prevent actors from clearing their tracks. SS-Bet-001_s.7z
According to a joint cybersecurity advisory by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) , this file is used by threat actors as part of "living off the land" (LotL) techniques. These techniques involve using legitimate system tools and files to blend in with normal network activity and avoid detection by security software. Key Characteristics The actor uses the 7z
is a specific compressed archive file identified by international cybersecurity agencies as an artifact associated with Volt Typhoon , a state-sponsored cyber actor based in the People's Republic of China (PRC). Overview of Activity These techniques involve using legitimate system tools and
This and similar files are frequently found in "staging" directories such as: C:\Windows\Temp\ C:\Users\Public\ C:\Perflogs\ . Forensic Indicators
Restrict the use of administrator accounts and audit any use of built-in Windows tools for non-administrative tasks.