: The extracted file runs and downloads further payloads from a Command and Control (C2) server.

: If it contains an infostealer (like CovalentStealer), it targets browser passwords, crypto wallets, and session cookies. 4. Technical Analysis Indicators

Security tools often identify the following behaviors when analyzing this type of archive:

: Upon opening, the user extracts one or more files, such as .exe , .vbs , or .js scripts. Execution :

Malicious zip files typically follow a multi-stage infection process: