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    Operation DragonReturn GetTickCount64 Timing Evasion via Mixed Reality.exe or COU_ITR Loader

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    Ibrahim Saud@tektrix
    •updated Jun 30, 2026•0•0•6

    Detects execution patterns associated with the DragonReturn loader, which implements a timing delay loop using GetTickCount64 before executing secondary actions, such as deploying a Windows service via sc.exe.

    Cortex XDR

    Tags

    T1543.003 - Windows ServiceT1124 - System Time DiscoveryTA0003 - PersistenceTA0004 - Privilege EscalationTA0007 - DiscoveryProcess CreationService StartedCommand ExecutionWindowsWindows Eventlog SystemWindows Task Scheduler Service

    Found in

    • Operation DragonReturn: China-Nexus Cyber Espionage Against Indian TaxpayersLast updated Jul 6, 2026

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