Black_cat.rar

This write-up covers the initial triage and extraction of the archive to identify malicious indicators and understand the attack's entry point. File Name : Black_Cat.rar

: The file typically appears in a user’s Downloads folder, often accompanied by a suspicious email or browser history suggesting a drive-by download or a phishing attempt. Black_Cat.rar

: To confirm if the .exe within the archive was actually executed. This write-up covers the initial triage and extraction

: It executes commands like vssadmin.exe delete shadows /all /quiet to remove volume shadow copies, preventing easy data restoration. : It executes commands like vssadmin

The file is a common artifact used in digital forensics training and CTF (Capture The Flag) challenges, notably featured in instructional content from 13cubed . It serves as a practical exercise for investigating an archive that mimics the delivery of ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware . Investigation Overview