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General

  • Target

    install.rar

  • Size

    9.6MB

  • Sample

    210604-5c416rs3ns

  • MD5

    042cfe2da364303b208632f1b160f51e

  • SHA1

    b314aaedb8c31789b14c508bd7bad8e2e34d4f61

  • SHA256

    65fa93616cdb8c92a541dd2ad8468d6688e1b1f2606891b56db3e90fbfc9acbd

  • SHA512

    fe09d5ef9368ef9a827240a2ef5f5403d924fc77688632fadb7617dbb53bfbfa6f58f01e23df4ccaa87e9c4cbb20d8fb5e9a0505128bd02bd7df6c927b5134cd

Malware Config

Targets

    • Target

      Install.exe

    • Size

      497KB

    • MD5

      41a5f4fd1ea7cac4aa94a87aebccfef0

    • SHA1

      0d0abf079413a4c773754bf4fda338dc5b9a8ddc

    • SHA256

      97e95e99fd499ec45a7c1d8683d5731ce5e7a8fb8b710622e578cd169a00d8d9

    • SHA512

      5ca14bda498f26efff4e1179969b8f2c25244063c7bf25f3ec20b5cd24b5be320bbfb8b3d0b2d66f5c5b415da777a766fece5f251a4247773c6cb991417fb75f

    • PlugX

      PlugX is a RAT (Remote Access Trojan) that has been around since 2008.

    • RedLine

      RedLine Stealer is a malware family written in C#, first appearing in early 2020.

    • Vidar

      Vidar is an infostealer based on Arkei stealer.

    • Checks for common network interception software

      Looks in the registry for tools like Wireshark or Fiddler commonly used to analyze network activity.

    • Downloads MZ/PE file

    • Drops file in Drivers directory

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • UPX packed file

      Detects executables packed with UPX/modified UPX open source packer.

    • VMProtect packed file

      Detects executables packed with VMProtect commercial packer.

    • Checks computer location settings

      Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.

    • Loads dropped DLL

    • Adds Run key to start application

    • Checks installed software on the system

      Looks up Uninstall key entries in the registry to enumerate software on the system.

    • Checks whether UAC is enabled

    • Enumerates connected drives

      Attempts to read the root path of hard drives other than the default C: drive.

    • Legitimate hosting services abused for malware hosting/C2

    • Looks up external IP address via web service

      Uses a legitimate IP lookup service to find the infected system's external IP.

    • Suspicious use of SetThreadContext

    • Target

      Install2.exe

    • Size

      497KB

    • MD5

      41a5f4fd1ea7cac4aa94a87aebccfef0

    • SHA1

      0d0abf079413a4c773754bf4fda338dc5b9a8ddc

    • SHA256

      97e95e99fd499ec45a7c1d8683d5731ce5e7a8fb8b710622e578cd169a00d8d9

    • SHA512

      5ca14bda498f26efff4e1179969b8f2c25244063c7bf25f3ec20b5cd24b5be320bbfb8b3d0b2d66f5c5b415da777a766fece5f251a4247773c6cb991417fb75f

    • Deletes Windows Defender Definitions

      Uses mpcmdrun utility to delete all AV definitions.

    • ElysiumStealer

      ElysiumStealer (previously known as ZeromaxStealer) is an info stealer that can steal login credentials for various accounts.

    • PlugX

      PlugX is a RAT (Remote Access Trojan) that has been around since 2008.

    • RedLine

      RedLine Stealer is a malware family written in C#, first appearing in early 2020.

    • Suspicious use of NtCreateUserProcessOtherParentProcess

    • Vidar

      Vidar is an infostealer based on Arkei stealer.

    • Checks for common network interception software

      Looks in the registry for tools like Wireshark or Fiddler commonly used to analyze network activity.

    • Blocklisted process makes network request

    • Downloads MZ/PE file

    • Drops file in Drivers directory

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • UPX packed file

      Detects executables packed with UPX/modified UPX open source packer.

    • VMProtect packed file

      Detects executables packed with VMProtect commercial packer.

    • Checks computer location settings

      Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.

    • Loads dropped DLL

    • Modifies file permissions

    • Reads user/profile data of web browsers

      Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.

    • Accesses 2FA software files, possible credential harvesting

    • Accesses cryptocurrency files/wallets, possible credential harvesting

    • Adds Run key to start application

    • Checks installed software on the system

      Looks up Uninstall key entries in the registry to enumerate software on the system.

    • Checks whether UAC is enabled

    • Enumerates connected drives

      Attempts to read the root path of hard drives other than the default C: drive.

    • Legitimate hosting services abused for malware hosting/C2

    • Looks up external IP address via web service

      Uses a legitimate IP lookup service to find the infected system's external IP.

    • Program crash

    • Drops file in System32 directory

    • Suspicious use of SetThreadContext

    • Target

      keygen-step-4.exe

    • Size

      4.6MB

    • MD5

      563107b1df2a00f4ec868acd9e08a205

    • SHA1

      9cb9c91d66292f5317aa50d92e38834861e9c9b7

    • SHA256

      bf2bd257dde4921ce83c7c1303fafe7f9f81e53c2775d3c373ced482b22eb8a9

    • SHA512

      99a8d247fa435c4cd95be7bc64c7dd6e382371f3a3c160aac3995fd705e4fd3f6622c23784a4ae3457c87536347d15eda3f08aa616450778a99376df540d74d1

    • Deletes Windows Defender Definitions

      Uses mpcmdrun utility to delete all AV definitions.

    • Djvu Ransomware

      Ransomware which is a variant of the STOP family.

    • ElysiumStealer

      ElysiumStealer (previously known as ZeromaxStealer) is an info stealer that can steal login credentials for various accounts.

    • PlugX

      PlugX is a RAT (Remote Access Trojan) that has been around since 2008.

    • RedLine

      RedLine Stealer is a malware family written in C#, first appearing in early 2020.

    • Suspicious use of NtCreateUserProcessOtherParentProcess

    • Vidar

      Vidar is an infostealer based on Arkei stealer.

    • Checks for common network interception software

      Looks in the registry for tools like Wireshark or Fiddler commonly used to analyze network activity.

    • Blocklisted process makes network request

    • Downloads MZ/PE file

    • Drops file in Drivers directory

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • UPX packed file

      Detects executables packed with UPX/modified UPX open source packer.

    • VMProtect packed file

      Detects executables packed with VMProtect commercial packer.

    • Checks computer location settings

      Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.

    • Loads dropped DLL

    • Modifies file permissions

    • Reads user/profile data of web browsers

      Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.

    • Accesses 2FA software files, possible credential harvesting

    • Accesses cryptocurrency files/wallets, possible credential harvesting

    • Adds Run key to start application

    • Checks installed software on the system

      Looks up Uninstall key entries in the registry to enumerate software on the system.

    • Checks whether UAC is enabled

    • Enumerates connected drives

      Attempts to read the root path of hard drives other than the default C: drive.

    • Legitimate hosting services abused for malware hosting/C2

    • Looks up external IP address via web service

      Uses a legitimate IP lookup service to find the infected system's external IP.

    • Program crash

    • Drops file in System32 directory

    • Suspicious use of SetThreadContext

    • Target

      keygen-step-4d.exe

    • Size

      4.6MB

    • MD5

      563107b1df2a00f4ec868acd9e08a205

    • SHA1

      9cb9c91d66292f5317aa50d92e38834861e9c9b7

    • SHA256

      bf2bd257dde4921ce83c7c1303fafe7f9f81e53c2775d3c373ced482b22eb8a9

    • SHA512

      99a8d247fa435c4cd95be7bc64c7dd6e382371f3a3c160aac3995fd705e4fd3f6622c23784a4ae3457c87536347d15eda3f08aa616450778a99376df540d74d1

    • ElysiumStealer

      ElysiumStealer (previously known as ZeromaxStealer) is an info stealer that can steal login credentials for various accounts.

    • PlugX

      PlugX is a RAT (Remote Access Trojan) that has been around since 2008.

    • RedLine

      RedLine Stealer is a malware family written in C#, first appearing in early 2020.

    • Suspicious use of NtCreateProcessExOtherParentProcess

    • Suspicious use of NtCreateUserProcessOtherParentProcess

    • Vidar

      Vidar is an infostealer based on Arkei stealer.

    • Checks for common network interception software

      Looks in the registry for tools like Wireshark or Fiddler commonly used to analyze network activity.

    • Blocklisted process makes network request

    • Downloads MZ/PE file

    • Drops file in Drivers directory

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • UPX packed file

      Detects executables packed with UPX/modified UPX open source packer.

    • VMProtect packed file

      Detects executables packed with VMProtect commercial packer.

    • Checks computer location settings

      Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.

    • Loads dropped DLL

    • Modifies file permissions

    • Reads user/profile data of web browsers

      Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.

    • Accesses 2FA software files, possible credential harvesting

    • Accesses cryptocurrency files/wallets, possible credential harvesting

    • Adds Run key to start application

    • Checks installed software on the system

      Looks up Uninstall key entries in the registry to enumerate software on the system.

    • Checks whether UAC is enabled

    • Enumerates connected drives

      Attempts to read the root path of hard drives other than the default C: drive.

    • Legitimate hosting services abused for malware hosting/C2

    • Looks up external IP address via web service

      Uses a legitimate IP lookup service to find the infected system's external IP.

    • Program crash

    • Drops file in System32 directory

    • Suspicious use of SetThreadContext

MITRE ATT&CK Matrix ATT&CK v6

Execution

Command-Line Interface

2
T1059

Persistence

Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

4
T1060

Defense Evasion

Modify Registry

12
T1112

Install Root Certificate

4
T1130

Impair Defenses

2
T1562

File Permissions Modification

3
T1222

Credential Access

Credentials in Files

9
T1081

Discovery

Software Discovery

4
T1518

Query Registry

18
T1012

System Information Discovery

22
T1082

Peripheral Device Discovery

7
T1120

Remote System Discovery

2
T1018

Collection

Data from Local System

9
T1005

Command and Control

Web Service

4
T1102

Tasks

static1

Score
N/A

behavioral1

Score
1/10

behavioral2

plugxredlinevidardiscoveryevasioninfostealerpersistencestealertrojanupxvmprotect
Score
10/10

behavioral3

elysiumstealerplugxredlinevidardiscoveryevasioninfostealerpersistencespywarestealertrojanupxvmprotect
Score
10/10

behavioral4

elysiumstealerplugxredlinevidardiscoveryevasioninfostealerpersistencespywarestealertrojanupxvmprotect
Score
10/10

behavioral5

djvuelysiumstealerplugxredlinevidardiscoveryevasioninfostealerpersistenceransomwarespywarestealertrojanvmprotect
Score
10/10

behavioral6

elysiumstealerplugxredlinevidardiscoveryevasioninfostealerpersistencespywarestealertrojanupx
Score
10/10

behavioral7

elysiumstealerplugxredlinevidardiscoveryevasioninfostealerpersistencespywarestealertrojanvmprotect
Score
10/10

behavioral8

elysiumstealerplugxredlinevidardiscoveryevasioninfostealerpersistencespywarestealertrojanupx
Score
10/10