The ZIP file was likely delivered via a phishing email or a drive-by download.
Using these artifacts to prove the malicious file was actually executed by the user. Touch of Soul.zip
Searching for Event ID 4624 (Logon) or 4688 (Process Creation) to map the timeline of the attack. The ZIP file was likely delivered via a
Analysts look for network traffic (pcap files) showing the infected machine "calling home" to a Command & Control (C2) server IP address. 3. Investigation Steps Analysts look for network traffic (pcap files) showing
Identifying the MD5/SHA256 of the ZIP to check against threat intelligence databases like VirusTotal.
The investigation usually begins with a user downloading a file—often disguised as a music file or a document—which leads to unauthorized access. The goal is to trace the , identify the malicious payload , and determine what data was exfiltrated. 2. Key Findings & Artifacts