Im.on.merrymaking.watch.rar May 2026

: The RAR file contains a Windows Shortcut (.LNK) or a highly obfuscated script (often PowerShell or VBScript) disguised as a harmless document. [4, 5] Malicious Indicators :

: Use of Base64 encoding or character replacement to hide commands like IEX (Invoke-Expression). [5]

: Based on these findings, the file is classified as Malicious . [1, 3] Solution Strategy Im.On.Merrymaking.Watch.rar

: Unpack the RAR in a safe, sandboxed environment (like the Flare-VM or a Linux terminal).

: Run strings on the extracted files to find hidden URLs or PowerShell commands. [5] : The RAR file contains a Windows Shortcut (

The analysis typically involves the following steps found in successful write-ups:

The file is a challenge component from the 2023 SANS Holiday Hack Challenge (KringleCon) . It is specifically associated with the "Reportinator" objective, where players must analyze a "phishing" artifact to determine if it is malicious. [1, 2] Challenge Overview [1, 3] Solution Strategy : Unpack the RAR

: Attempts to modify registry keys or add files to the Startup folder. [4]