The file is a malicious archive used in cyberattacks, specifically linked to Gamaredon Group (also known as Primitive Bear or APT28-adjacent), a state-sponsored threat actor focused on espionage against Ukrainian targets .

Security researchers often find these samples in public repositories for analysis. You can check the hash of your specific file on platforms like: : For multi-engine antivirus detection rates. MalwareBazaar : To find similar samples and community tags.

: Once opened, it drops a script (VBScript or PowerShell) that ensures the malware survives a system reboot.

: Often associated with Pterodo (Pteranodon) or custom .NET backdoors. 🛠️ Detection and Analysis

: Predominantly public sector and defense organizations in Ukraine .

: To see a live recording of how the file behaves in a sandbox environment. ⚠️ Recommendations Do not extract the archive on a primary workstation. Use a segmented virtual machine (VM) for analysis.