Experts at the University of Calgary recommend: Updating to 7-Zip version 24.09 or later immediately.
Implementing rules to block suspicious archive behavior.
Attackers use specifically crafted archive headers to trick 7-Zip into skipping the MoTW propagation. ABHVIP.7z
The exploit allows attackers to package malware within .7z archives that, when extracted, do not carry the usual "warning" flag that Windows uses for files downloaded from the internet.
If you have encountered a file named ABHVIP.7z , do not open it. It is a known carrier for SmokeLoader malware. Ensure your 7-Zip software is updated to the latest version via the official 7-Zip website . Experts at the University of Calgary recommend: Updating
How bypassing MoTW reduces the "friction" for a user to accidentally execute malware.
Files like ABHVIP.7z are often delivered via phishing emails or compromised websites. 📝 "Deep Dive" Research The exploit allows attackers to package malware within
This method has been observed in campaigns primarily targeting organizations in Ukraine to distribute the SmokeLoader malware.