The analysis typically involves the following steps found in successful write-ups:
: The RAR file contains a Windows Shortcut (.LNK) or a highly obfuscated script (often PowerShell or VBScript) disguised as a harmless document. [4, 5] Malicious Indicators : Im.On.Merrymaking.Watch.rar
: Use of Base64 encoding or character replacement to hide commands like IEX (Invoke-Expression). [5] The analysis typically involves the following steps found
: Unpack the RAR in a safe, sandboxed environment (like the Flare-VM or a Linux terminal). Im.On.Merrymaking.Watch.rar
: If a script is found, manually decode the Base64 strings to reveal the final intent, which usually involves credential theft or remote access. [2, 6]
