The attack begins when a user downloads the .rar archive, usually believing it contains valuable source code. The archive often contains a heavily obfuscated executable ( .exe ) disguised as a project file or a library.

Outbound traffic to unusual TLDs (like .pw , .icu , or .top ) which are frequently used by Lumma Stealer C2 panels.

Upon execution, the malware performs several "anti-analysis" checks: