DETECTION OVERVIEW
Risk Factors
Creating an archive file is a common way for attackers to exfiltrate large amounts of data while minimizing file size. Anyone can make an archive file with built-in system tools. After valuable data is successfully transferred out of the network, there can be significant negative effects on the reputation and revenue of an organization.
Kill Chain
Risk Score
83
The following archive file types are detected:
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 outbound traffic to suspicious external hosts
Implement network segmentation, security zones, and firewall policies that limit how devices can communicate