Configure Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools to flag unauthorized process injection and the use of "Hidden Desktop" API calls (e.g., CreateDesktop ).

Recent versions have been seen using specific verification strings like AVE_MARIA or LIGHT'S BOMB to establish communication between the server and the infected client. Technical Highlights Implementation: Often written in C++ or ported to C#.

The malware communicates with a C2 server, often disguised as legitimate traffic or using hidden tunnels to bypass firewall restrictions. Mitigation & Defense