DETECTION OVERVIEW
Risk Factors
When a victim downloads an archive file, there is a risk that the file contains malware. Attackers can leverage malware to support their operations, such as maintaining control of compromised devices, evading defenses, and running commands to achieve attack campaign objectives.
The system might change the risk score for this detection based on device importance.
Kill Chain
Risk Score
60
The system detects most forms of archive files, including these file types:
CAB (Cabinet), which is affiliated with Microsoft Windows
ZIP, which is supported by many operating systems
7z, which is an open-source file format
RAR (Roshal Archive), which is a proprietary archive format
GZ (GNU Zip), which is an open-source file format
TAR (Tape Archive), which is affiliated with Unix systems
Quarantine the device while checking for indicators of compromise, such as malware
Configure firewalls to block inbound traffic from suspicious external hosts
Implement network segmentation, security zones, and firewall policies that limit how devices can communicate