General

  • Target
    fd42e618223f510d694c5fb2f8ecbc1a88cabf003bcf20da6227da30a1352a0f.exe
  • Size 579KB
  • Sample240531-l4p4daeb91
  • SHA256 fd42e618223f510d694c5fb2f8ecbc1a88cabf003bcf20da6227da30a1352a0f
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP

Malware Config

Extracted

Family
  • asyncrat

Version
  • AsyncRAT

Botnet
  • Fresh

C2
  • pepecasas123.net:4608

Mutex
  • AsyncMutex_5952

Attributes
  • delay

    3

  • install

    false

  • install_folder

    %AppData%

aes.plain

Extracted

Family
  • smokeloader

Botnet
  • pub2

Targets

    • Target
      fd42e618223f510d694c5fb2f8ecbc1a88cabf003bcf20da6227da30a1352a0f.exe
    • Size 579KB
    • SHA256 fd42e618223f510d694c5fb2f8ecbc1a88cabf003bcf20da6227da30a1352a0f
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP
    • AsyncRat

      AsyncRAT is designed to remotely monitor and control other computers written in C#.

    • Modifies firewall policy service

    • PrivateLoader

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

    • SmokeLoader

      Modular backdoor trojan in use since 2014.

    • UAC bypass

    • Windows security bypass

    • Blocklisted process makes network request

    • Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

      Run Powershell and hide display window.

    • Downloads MZ/PE file

    • Drops file in Drivers directory

    • Modifies Installed Components in the registry

    • Sets service image path 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.

    • Drops startup file

    • 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

    • Unexpected DNS network traffic destination

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

    • Windows security modification

    • Accesses cryptocurrency files/wallets, possible credential harvesting

    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Maps connected drives based on registry

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

    • 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 SetThreadContext

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15

Tasks