The "patch" may install a scheduled task or registry key to ensure it runs every time the system starts.
Security write-ups on similar "patch" files often reveal the following behaviors:
Upon execution, these scripts often attempt to add themselves to the Windows Defender exclusion list to avoid detection. Recommendation If you have encountered this file:
Security engines often flag these files as PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) or Riskware.Patch . Security Analysis
If you must analyze it for educational purposes, do so only within a dedicated virtual machine (VM) with no network access to your host.
Avoid running any .exe files contained within the archive.
Many 2019-era patches were found to bundled with Azorult or RedLine Stealer , which target browser-stored passwords, credit card info, and cryptocurrency wallets.