: The .7z format is chosen for its ability to hide malicious code from signature-based detection. The archive usually contains a single executable ( .exe ) or a heavily obfuscated JavaScript/VBScript loader.
: The user receives an email with a subject like "Payment Advice" or "Shipping Documents." Extraction : The user extracts "Pasta.7z." Pasta.7z
: Most frequently associated with Agent Tesla . This is a .NET-based Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that functions as a keylogger and data stealer. Infection Vector : This is a
: Sends stolen data back to the attacker via SMTP, FTP, or Telegram API. Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) The "Pasta
: Records every keystroke to capture login credentials in real-time.
The "Pasta.7z" archive is a delivery mechanism for credential-harvesting malware. It exploits user trust through social engineering, utilizing high-ratio compression ( .7z ) to bypass basic email filters that primarily scan for .zip or .exe extensions. Once extracted and executed, the payload initiates a multi-stage infection process designed to exfiltrate sensitive data. Technical Analysis
: Train staff to treat any unsolicited compressed file as high-risk, regardless of the filename.