Suspicious Node.js Script Execution from AppData Roaming

ATT&CK techniques

Execution → Priv Esc

Recon
Resource Dev
Initial Access
Execution
- T1059.007JavaScript
Persistence
- T1547.001Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
Priv Esc
- T1547.001Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
Defense Evasion
Cred Access
Discovery
Lateral Movement
Collection
C2
Exfiltration
Impact

What it detects

This rule detects the Node.js runtime executing from a hidden node_x86 directory under user AppData Roaming. This matches the persistence footprint of a malicious Windsurf IDE extension that stages its loader outside standard install paths and communicates over the Solana blockchain.

Reporting behind it

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Suspicious Node.js Script Execution from AppData Roaming

Pivot detection · T1547.001 · 9 related

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