Last activity 1d agoPosted Nov 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM EST
A Simple Usb Folder Triggered a Vbscript Worm: a Soc Case Study
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CriticalLYAuthor
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I personally investigated a real SOC incident where a simple USB folder triggered a VBScript worm.
The case study walks through: How legacy scripts and social engineering bypass modern defenses Browser shortcut hijacking for persistence Worm propagation via removable drives Indicators of Compromise Dynamic analysis with Any.run
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