Reflect.dll -
: Ensure systems are patched against known vulnerabilities (e.g., WebLogic exploits) often used to deliver these loaders.
: Deletes Volume Shadow Copies and disables Windows Startup Repair to prevent system restoration.
The file is most commonly associated with reflective DLL injection , a technique used by both legitimate security tools and advanced malware to load a library into memory without using the standard Windows API. Historically, this specific filename has appeared as a critical component in El-Polocker ransomware and is frequently discussed in the context of Sodinokibi and Gandcrab infection chains. 1. Executive Summary reflect.dll
: Log and monitor PowerShell execution for common obfuscation flags like -EncodedCommand or -enc .
: C:\1\reflect.dll and C:\1\t.dll are common staging locations for this ransomware variant. : Ensure systems are patched against known vulnerabilities
The stager uses Invoke-Expression to run a reflective loader in memory.
: Communication with remote servers to retrieve RSA public keys for file encryption. 4. Mitigation and Defense Historically, this specific filename has appeared as a
Security researchers often identify this threat through the following file paths and behaviors: