General

  • Target

    http://google.com

  • Sample

    240423-newkzaff83

Malware Config

Targets

    • Target

      http://google.com

    • Process spawned unexpected child process

      This typically indicates the parent process was compromised via an exploit or macro.

    • Sets file execution options in registry

    • Checks BIOS information in registry

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

    • Checks computer location settings

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

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Loads dropped DLL

    • Registers COM server for autorun

    • 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.

    • Drops desktop.ini file(s)

    • 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.

    • Drops autorun.inf file

      Malware can abuse Windows Autorun to spread further via attached volumes.

    • Drops file in System32 directory

MITRE ATT&CK Matrix ATT&CK v13

Initial Access

Replication Through Removable Media

1
T1091

Persistence

Boot or Logon Autostart Execution

3
T1547

Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

3
T1547.001

Browser Extensions

1
T1176

Privilege Escalation

Boot or Logon Autostart Execution

3
T1547

Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

3
T1547.001

Defense Evasion

Modify Registry

4
T1112

Discovery

Query Registry

6
T1012

System Information Discovery

4
T1082

Peripheral Device Discovery

1
T1120

Lateral Movement

Replication Through Removable Media

1
T1091

Tasks