General

  • Target

    https://switch-roms.wixsite.com/roms/pokemon-escarlata-rom-xci-nsp

  • Sample

    230514-zwq8csfh2s

Malware Config

Extracted

Family

gcleaner

C2

85.31.45.39

85.31.45.250

85.31.45.251

85.31.45.88

Targets

    • Target

      https://switch-roms.wixsite.com/roms/pokemon-escarlata-rom-xci-nsp

    • GCleaner

      GCleaner is a Pay-Per-Install malware loader first discovered in early 2019.

    • GandCrab payload

    • Gandcrab

      Gandcrab is a Trojan horse that encrypts files on a computer.

    • Zloader, Terdot, DELoader, ZeusSphinx

      Zloader is a malware strain that was initially discovered back in August 2015.

    • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit

    • Contacts a large (574) amount of remote hosts

      This may indicate a network scan to discover remotely running services.

    • Downloads MZ/PE file

    • Drops file in Drivers directory

    • Modifies Installed Components in the registry

    • Sets file execution options in registry

    • Sets service image path in registry

    • ACProtect 1.3x - 1.4x DLL software

      Detects file using ACProtect software.

    • Checks computer location settings

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

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Loads dropped DLL

    • Modifies system executable filetype association

    • Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

    • Registers COM server for autorun

    • UPX packed file

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

    • Unexpected DNS network traffic destination

      Network traffic to other servers than the configured DNS servers was detected on the DNS port.

    • Adds Run key to start application

    • Checks for any installed AV software in registry

    • 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

    • Drops Chrome extension

    • Enumerates connected drives

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

    • Installs/modifies Browser Helper Object

      BHOs are DLL modules which act as plugins for Internet Explorer.

    • 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.

    • Writes to the Master Boot Record (MBR)

      Bootkits write to the MBR to gain persistence at a level below the operating system.

    • Checks system information in the registry

      System information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.

    • Drops file in System32 directory

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v6

Tasks