chimera

General

Target

https://github.com/Da2dalus/The-MALWARE-Repo/blob/master/Virus/MadMan.exe
Sample

240527-ket6csdg3v

Score

10^/10

Malware Config

Targets

- Target
  
  https://github.com/Da2dalus/The-MALWARE-Repo/blob/master/Virus/MadMan.exe
Score

10^/10

chimera discovery evasion persistence ransomware spyware stealer trojan
- Chimera
  Ransomware which infects local and network files, often distributed via Dropbox links.
  ransomware chimera
- Chimera Ransomware Loader DLL
  Drops/unpacks executable file which resembles Chimera's Loader.dll.
  ransomware
- Renames multiple (3242) files with added filename extension
  This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.
  ransomware
- Downloads MZ/PE file
- Modifies Installed Components in the registry
  persistence
- Checks computer location settings
  Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.
- Executes dropped EXE
- Loads dropped DLL
- Reads user/profile data of web browsers
  Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.
  spyware stealer
- Registers COM server for autorun
  persistence
- Checks installed software on the system
  Looks up Uninstall key entries in the registry to enumerate software on the system.
  discovery
- Checks whether UAC is enabled
  evasion trojan
- Drops desktop.ini file(s)
- 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.
- Checks system information in the registry
  System information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.
- Drops file in System32 directory
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