General
Static task
static1
URLScan task
urlscan1
Malware Config
Extracted
Family
xworm
Attributes
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Install_directory
%ProgramData%
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install_file
svchost.exe
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pastebin_url
https://pastebin.com/raw/z5PQ82wE
Targets
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Detect Xworm Payload
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Checks computer location settings
Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.
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Drops startup file
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Executes dropped EXE
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Loads dropped DLL
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Adds Run key to start application
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Legitimate hosting services abused for malware hosting/C2
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Looks up external IP address via web service
Uses a legitimate IP lookup service to find the infected system's external IP.
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An obfuscated cmd.exe command-line is typically used to evade detection.
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Drops file in System32 directory
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MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15
Persistence
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
1Scheduled Task/Job
1Privilege Escalation
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
1Scheduled Task/Job
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