Choose the method that matches your situation.
| Type | Value |
|----------------|-------|
| Mutex | Global\qparser226_exclusive |
| Filename | qparser226exe.exe (original) |
| Possible C2 | 185.xxx.xxx.xx (redacted) |
| Persistence | HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\QParser | qparser226exe exclusive
No. Chrome uses chrome.exe, Adobe uses AcroRd32.exe. Any connection is coincidental or malicious. Choose the method that matches your situation
Example suspicious strings:
Global\A1B2C3-D4E5-6789
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
http://[C2]/update
File name: qparser226exe
Claimed “exclusive” behavior: Likely creates a named mutex to prevent multiple instances. The "exclusive" tag is commonly used by malicious
Tools used:
Exclusive Tip: If your
qparser226exeis located anywhere other thanC:\Program FilesorC:\Program Files (x86), treat it as highly suspicious.