The user receives an email with "Truffles.7z" attached. The email usually provides a simple password (e.g., "1234") to encourage the user to extract the contents [2, 4].
A 7-Zip ( .7z ) compressed file, often encrypted to bypass automated security scanners and email gateways [2, 4]. Truffles.7z
The extracted file often uses "process hollowing" to inject malicious code into legitimate system processes (like cvtres.exe or RegSvcs.exe ) to hide from task managers [5, 6]. The user receives an email with "Truffles
Unusual outbound traffic to unknown IP addresses or unauthorized use of mail server ports (587, 465) [3, 6]. Mitigation and Security Recommendations 6]. Mitigation and Security Recommendations