: Execution typically leads to the deployment of the PlugX malware or other custom backdoors used for data exfiltration and persistent access. Academic and Policy Context

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: Opening the archive (e.g., Situation at the EU borders with Ukraine.zip ) reveals a dropper executable.

Beyond technical reports, the "Ukraine.zip" incident is cited in broader academic discussions regarding:

: The victim receives an email containing a link to a malicious file, often hosted on legitimate services like Dropbox.