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: Evidence of the malicious executable running from the \Temp or \Downloads directory.

: The user opens the RAR and clicks the lure. A background process launches a hidden shell (CMD or PowerShell).

: Remove the .rar file, extracted contents, and any created registry keys or scheduled tasks.

: Remove the infected machine from the network.

: Often delivered via phishing or discovered during a host investigation after a suspected compromise.

The primary goal of the "VGtM.rar" infection chain is usually or establishing persistence :