### Examination of Execution Tactics

In the wake of the Apostle wiper execution attempt, forensic analysis has provided insights into the methods employed by Agrius APT. The wiper was disguised as ransomware, demanding payment in cryptocurrency but primarily aimed at data destruction.

#### Key Observations:
- **Execution Method:** Utilizes scheduled tasks to trigger the wiper payload.
- **Deceptive Tactics:** Mimics ransomware to confuse incident response teams and delay mitigation efforts.

#### Mitigation Strategies:
- Disable unused Windows services that could be exploited for scheduled tasks.
- Enhance logging and monitoring to quickly detect similar execution patterns.