It creates a scheduled task or adds itself to the Windows Registry Run keys to ensure it remains active after a system reboot.
One of TrickBot's most dangerous features is its modularity. Once the main "bot" is active, it reaches out to Command and Control (C2) servers to download specific modules: systeminfo: Gathers details about the OS, CPU, and memory. Download File 22270D922398778DF01DA9E0BE5F22AD1...
Upon execution, the file attempts to communicate with hardcoded C2 IP addresses. It uses custom encryption over HTTPS (typically ports 443 or 449) to send stolen data and receive new instructions. It may also perform "IP checking" by connecting to legitimate services like ident.me to verify the infected machine's external IP address. It creates a scheduled task or adds itself