General

  • Target

    deadc1b8b0f765a2d69c77f01d9cfe60_NeikiAnalytics.exe

  • Size

    1.7MB

  • Sample

    240519-sh7jvsce22

  • MD5

    deadc1b8b0f765a2d69c77f01d9cfe60

  • SHA1

    5c9c81439f7f7fa0962d3719a4cb4e9348c4b52a

  • SHA256

    9929eb76cd25ecf3da02d38c06e7da44cb7e7992d71a5fd4e6635964a77b64f2

  • SHA512

    560b02c212add6e73d0a86d1b9f02311533de66851fa259b0d381aa659a054467e61630fed81e8a636c516aa52e87e431a9fe7ccd6e9b1633a13f444d821b6ca

  • SSDEEP

    24576:X12cRuuIJpooXCMdpyE2yZn8g5jbJjGB0qOcu0KbElx8VkJayYDupQuYgSEeQ77N:3uuIJlxpy+nZj5FcJ6KH+ZgSEp7vR4y9

Malware Config

Extracted

Language
ps1
Deobfuscated
URLs
exe.dropper

https://d22hce23hy1ej9.cloudfront.net/load/th.php?a=2836&c=1002

Extracted

Language
ps1
Deobfuscated
URLs
exe.dropper

https://d22hce23hy1ej9.cloudfront.net/load/dl.php?id=458&c=1002

Extracted

Language
ps1
Deobfuscated
URLs
exe.dropper

https://d22hce23hy1ej9.cloudfront.net/load/dl.php?id=444&c=1002

Extracted

Language
ps1
Deobfuscated
URLs
exe.dropper

https://d22hce23hy1ej9.cloudfront.net/load/th.php?a=2841&c=2841

Extracted

Language
ps1
Deobfuscated
URLs
exe.dropper

https://d22hce23hy1ej9.cloudfront.net/load/dl.php?id=458&c=2841

Extracted

Language
ps1
Deobfuscated
URLs
exe.dropper

https://d22hce23hy1ej9.cloudfront.net/load/dl.php?id=444&c=2841

Extracted

Family

amadey

Version

4.20

Botnet

18befc

C2

http://5.42.96.141

Attributes
  • install_dir

    908f070dff

  • install_file

    explorku.exe

  • strings_key

    b25a9385246248a95c600f9a061438e1

  • url_paths

    /go34ko8/index.php

rc4.plain

Extracted

Family

risepro

C2

147.45.47.126:58709

Extracted

Family

amadey

Version

4.20

Botnet

c767c0

C2

http://5.42.96.7

Attributes
  • install_dir

    7af68cdb52

  • install_file

    axplons.exe

  • strings_key

    e2ce58e78f631ed97d01fe7b70e85d5e

  • url_paths

    /zamo7h/index.php

rc4.plain

Extracted

Family

redline

Botnet

1

C2

185.215.113.67:26260

Extracted

Family

redline

Botnet

Vic

C2

beshomandotestbesnd.run.place:1111

Extracted

Family

xworm

C2

127.0.0.1:7000

beshomandotestbesnd.run.place:7000

Attributes
  • Install_directory

    %ProgramData%

  • install_file

    taskmgr.exe

  • telegram

    https://api.telegram.org/bot2128988424:AAEkYnwvOQA95riqRZwlqBxg4GV-odRNOyo/sendMessage?chat_id=966649672

Extracted

Family

redline

Botnet

@LOGSCLOUDYT_BOT

C2

185.172.128.33:8970

Extracted

Family

stealc

Botnet

zzvv

C2

http://23.88.106.134

Attributes
  • url_path

    /c73eed764cc59dcb.php

Targets

    • Target

      deadc1b8b0f765a2d69c77f01d9cfe60_NeikiAnalytics.exe

    • Size

      1.7MB

    • MD5

      deadc1b8b0f765a2d69c77f01d9cfe60

    • SHA1

      5c9c81439f7f7fa0962d3719a4cb4e9348c4b52a

    • SHA256

      9929eb76cd25ecf3da02d38c06e7da44cb7e7992d71a5fd4e6635964a77b64f2

    • SHA512

      560b02c212add6e73d0a86d1b9f02311533de66851fa259b0d381aa659a054467e61630fed81e8a636c516aa52e87e431a9fe7ccd6e9b1633a13f444d821b6ca

    • SSDEEP

      24576:X12cRuuIJpooXCMdpyE2yZn8g5jbJjGB0qOcu0KbElx8VkJayYDupQuYgSEeQ77N:3uuIJlxpy+nZj5FcJ6KH+ZgSEp7vR4y9

    • Amadey

      Amadey bot is a simple trojan bot primarily used for collecting reconnaissance information.

    • Contains code to disable Windows Defender

      A .NET executable tasked with disabling Windows Defender capabilities such as realtime monitoring, blocking at first seen, etc.

    • DcRat

      DarkCrystal(DC) is a new .NET RAT active since June 2019 capable of loading additional plugins.

    • Detect Xworm Payload

    • Modifies firewall policy service

    • PrivateLoader

      PrivateLoader is a downloader sold as a pay-per-install malware distribution service.

    • RedLine

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

    • RedLine payload

    • RisePro

      RisePro stealer is an infostealer distributed by PrivateLoader.

    • SectopRAT

      SectopRAT is a remote access trojan first seen in November 2019.

    • SectopRAT payload

    • Stealc

      Stealc is an infostealer written in C++.

    • UAC bypass

    • Xworm

      Xworm is a remote access trojan written in C#.

    • Identifies VirtualBox via ACPI registry values (likely anti-VM)

    • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit

    • Blocklisted process makes network request

    • Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

      Run Powershell and hide display window.

    • Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

      Run Powershell to modify Windows Defender settings to add exclusions for file extensions, paths, and processes.

    • Creates new service(s)

    • Downloads MZ/PE file

    • Stops running service(s)

    • .NET Reactor proctector

      Detects an executable protected by an unregistered version of Eziriz's .NET Reactor.

    • 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

    • Identifies Wine through registry keys

      Wine is a compatibility layer capable of running Windows applications, which can be used as sandboxing environment.

    • Loads dropped DLL

    • Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

    • Themida packer

      Detects Themida, an advanced Windows software protection system.

    • Unexpected DNS network traffic destination

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

    • 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

    • 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.

    • Drops file in System32 directory

    • Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger

    • Suspicious use of SetThreadContext

MITRE ATT&CK Matrix ATT&CK v13

Execution

Command and Scripting Interpreter

2
T1059

PowerShell

2
T1059.001

System Services

2
T1569

Service Execution

2
T1569.002

Scheduled Task/Job

1
T1053

Persistence

Create or Modify System Process

3
T1543

Windows Service

3
T1543.003

Boot or Logon Autostart Execution

1
T1547

Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

1
T1547.001

Pre-OS Boot

1
T1542

Bootkit

1
T1542.003

Scheduled Task/Job

1
T1053

Privilege Escalation

Create or Modify System Process

3
T1543

Windows Service

3
T1543.003

Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism

1
T1548

Bypass User Account Control

1
T1548.002

Boot or Logon Autostart Execution

1
T1547

Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

1
T1547.001

Scheduled Task/Job

1
T1053

Defense Evasion

Modify Registry

6
T1112

Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism

1
T1548

Bypass User Account Control

1
T1548.002

Impair Defenses

2
T1562

Disable or Modify Tools

1
T1562.001

Virtualization/Sandbox Evasion

2
T1497

Pre-OS Boot

1
T1542

Bootkit

1
T1542.003

Subvert Trust Controls

1
T1553

Install Root Certificate

1
T1553.004

Credential Access

Unsecured Credentials

2
T1552

Credentials In Files

2
T1552.001

Discovery

Query Registry

9
T1012

Virtualization/Sandbox Evasion

2
T1497

System Information Discovery

7
T1082

Peripheral Device Discovery

1
T1120

Collection

Data from Local System

2
T1005

Command and Control

Web Service

1
T1102

Impact

Inhibit System Recovery

1
T1490

Service Stop

1
T1489

Tasks