Pasta.7z

: Sends stolen data back to the attacker via SMTP, FTP, or Telegram API. Indicators of Compromise (IoCs)

: Train staff to treat any unsolicited compressed file as high-risk, regardless of the filename. Pasta.7z

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 : Sends stolen data back to the attacker

: The user runs the internal file, which often uses a "double extension" (e.g., invoice_copy.pdf.exe ) to appear harmless. Capabilities : Pasta.7z