Behavior:Win64/Shaolaod.A

Unlike traditional malware that relies on dropped files, Behavior:Win64/Shaolaod operates as a fileless malware variant, running entirely in system memory. It injects encrypted shellcode into legitimate system processes such as explorer.exe or svchost.exe, allowing it to persist without creating easily detectable artifacts on disk. To maintain access, it creates scheduled tasks that trigger obfuscated PowerShell or AutoIT scripts at regular intervals. The malware also establishes C2 beacons by sending HTTP/S requests disguised as normal web traffic to attacker-controlled domains. To evade detection, it dynamically loads malicious scripts in memory using legitimate Windows components.