The analysis of a memory dump reveals an active process named "malware" (identified as "malware.exe") and another suspicious file named "malicious.dll". The malware is located at C:\Users\Public\Downloads\malware.exe and has been running since the system's last boot. It communicates with external IP addresses, indicating potential command-and-control activity or data exfiltration. Additionally, there are signs of lateral movement attempts through SMB (TCP port 445) connections to other network devices. The malware also exhibits behavior indicative of credential dumping, likely targeting LSASS for credentials and possibly using WMI for further system reconnaissance and persistence mechanisms.
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