: 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
: If you are using legitimate backup software like Macrium Reflect , ensure you are running the latest version to avoid DLL loading vulnerabilities . The Evolution Of Evasion - Culbert Report : Deletes Volume Shadow Copies and disables Windows
: C:\1\reflect.dll and C:\1\t.dll are common staging locations for this ransomware variant. : Targets common extensions like
: Targets common extensions like .jpg , .pdf , .docx , and .xlsx , appending extensions such as .HA3 .
: Disabling of "System Restore" and "Automatic Startup Repair".