Dllinjector.ini

In 2022, a RedLine Stealer variant used a dropped dllinjector.ini with the following configuration to inject into explorer.exe:

[Settings]
Method=1
Stealth=1
Process=explorer.exe
[DLL]
Path=C:\Users\Public\srvnet.dll

The malicious payload was srvnet.dll (a trojanized version of a legitimate network DLL). By injecting into explorer.exe, the malware persisted across user logons and bypassed basic process monitoring tools.

A red team using DLLInjector.ini for Cobalt Strike beacon injection: Dllinjector.ini

[Settings]
TargetProcess = OneDrive.exe
DLLPath = ..\beacon.dll
InjectionMethod = ManualMap
Elevate = false
[Stealth]
SleepBeforeInjection = 5000
SpoofCallstack = true
BypassETW = true

Why target OneDrive.exe? – Legitimate Microsoft binary often whitelisted; many EDRs allow its network connections.

While specific syntax varies by the injector software used, a typical Dllinjector.ini adheres to a standard key-value pair structure. The file is generally segmented into logical sections. In 2022, a RedLine Stealer variant used a