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    Execution of Disguised Executable in ProgramData

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    GlassDiceBearhttps://www.dicebear.comhttps://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/„Glass” (https://www.dicebear.com) by „DiceBear”, licensed under „CC0 1.0” (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
    Ethan Andrews@eandrews
    •updated May 4, 2026•6•0•297

    Detects the execution of binaries hidden in the C:\ProgramData directory with a .log extension matching a specific random pattern used by threat actors. This technique is often used for defense evasion and masquerading.

    Microsoft Sentinel (KQL)

    Tags

    TA0005 - Defense EvasionT1036 - MasqueradingT1036.005 - Match Legitimate Resource Name or LocationProcess CreationFile Executable DetectedWindowsWindows Defender Atpkql

    Found in

    • SHADOW-EARTH-053 Cyberespionage Against Asian Government SectorsLast updated May 4, 2026

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