### Overview
The execution of the Cloud Atlas malware was confirmed, marking a critical phase in the attack lifecycle. The malware has been detected in the network environment of Eastern European diplomatic entities.

### Technical Details
- **Malware Characteristics:** The Cloud Atlas malware uses DLL side-loading techniques to evade detection by traditional antivirus solutions.
- **Execution Path:** The malware was executed via a trojanized document file, likely delivered through spear-phishing emails targeting diplomatic personnel.
- **Command and Control (C2):** Evidence of C2 communication attempts to external IP addresses associated with Inception APT infrastructure was identified.

### Recommended Actions
- **Containment:** Isolate affected systems immediately and conduct a thorough forensic analysis to determine the extent of the compromise.
- **Malware Removal:** Deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools specifically configured to detect and remove Cloud Atlas malware.
- **Network Hardening:** Implement strict egress filtering to block unauthorized C2 communications and review firewall rules to prevent similar incidents.