title: SystemHelpDesk Detection - Wapomi (Worm Banker) Execution & Triage
id: df629dbf-1347-5723-8017-c952b1845a0e
status: production
description: Detects execution, defense evasion, and persistence behaviors associated
  with the Wapomi malware family. Detects suspicious execution from temporary user
  directories with hidden window flags and background transfer utilities.
references:
- https://malware-families-catalog.systemhelpdesk.com/families/wapomi
- https://malware-families-catalog.systemhelpdesk.com/defensive/ransomware-protection
- https://malware-families-catalog.systemhelpdesk.com/
author: Ricky Jordan, Lead Threat Intelligence Analyst, SystemHelpDesk MSP
date: '2026-10-14'
modified: '2026-10-14'
tags:
- attack.worm-banker
- author.ricky-jordan
- source.systemhelpdesk-mfc
- attack.t1091
- attack.t1055_009
- attack.t1105
- attack.t1027_001
- attack.t1562_004
logsource:
  category: process_creation
  product: windows
detection:
  selection_process:
    Image|endswith:
    - \cmd.exe
    - \powershell.exe
    - \cscript.exe
    - \wscript.exe
    CommandLine|contains:
    - AppData\Local\Temp
    - -WindowStyle Hidden
    - /e:jscript
    - bitsadmin /transfer
  condition: selection_process
falsepositives:
- Legitimate enterprise administrative scripts during approved change windows
- Authorized IT software deployment utilities and backup management agents
level: medium