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    Curl Downloading Python to Public Folder (NarwhalRAT Staging)

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    Duo Tech@duotech
    •updated Jun 17, 2026•1•0•6

    Detects the use of curl.exe to download the Python embeddable zip file directly into the C:\Users\Public directory, which is indicative of NarwhalRAT staging activity.

    Microsoft Sentinel (KQL)

    Tags

    T1105 - Ingress Tool TransferTA0011 - Command and ControlFile DownloadCommand ExecutionProcess CreationWindowsWindows SysmonWindows Eventlog SecurityWindows Defender Atpkql

    Found in

    • Analysis of APT37 NarwhalRAT Using MS-Themed PhishingLast updated Jun 15, 2026

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