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DETECTION OVERVIEW

Unusual Archive File Upload

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

Actions on Objective

Risk Score

83

Detection diagram
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Attack Background

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

Mitigation Options

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

MITRE ATT&CK ID

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