Attackers often get in via compromised Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) ports using stolen credentials.
By identifying where the most important data is stored across a network, attackers can ensure their ransomware hits as many files as possible. 5-NS new.exe
Are you seeing this file name on a or a corporate network ? Phobos ransomware - Dark Lab Attackers often get in via compromised Remote Desktop
Look for unauthorized RDP logins or the creation of new local accounts (often done via netplwiz ). and other connected devices.
It scans the network to find shared folders, drives, and other connected devices.