New entries in the Windows Registry Run keys or new scheduled tasks.
Upload the file to a secure environment like VirusTotal or Any.Run to observe its behavior without risking the network.
Alert employees to the specific naming convention (SOF002) to prevent further social engineering success. SOF002.rar
If you executed the file, assume your passwords have been compromised. Change them from a clean device. For Organizations
Identify the SHA-256 hash of the specific version received and block it at the firewall/endpoint level. New entries in the Windows Registry Run keys
Disguised as PDFs or Excel icons using the "double extension" trick (e.g., SOF002_Invoice.pdf.exe ). These are often Trojans like Agent Tesla or Formbook .
If you have interacted with this file, look for the following signs of infection: If you executed the file, assume your passwords
Use an updated antivirus or EDR solution to scan your system.