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General

Malware Config

Targets

    • Azorult

      An information stealer that was first discovered in 2016, targeting browsing history and passwords.

    • Chimera

      Ransomware which infects local and network files, often distributed via Dropbox links.

    • Chimera Ransomware Loader DLL

      Drops/unpacks executable file which resembles Chimera's Loader.dll.

    • Modifies Windows Defender Real-time Protection settings

    • Modifies visiblity of hidden/system files in Explorer

    • RMS

      Remote Manipulator System (RMS) is a remote access tool developed by Russian organization TektonIT.

    • UAC bypass

    • Windows security bypass

    • Grants admin privileges

      Uses net.exe to modify the user's privileges.

    • Remote Service Session Hijacking: RDP Hijacking

      Adversaries may hijack a legitimate user's remote desktop session to move laterally within an environment.

    • Renames multiple (3250) files with added filename extension

      This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.

    • Blocks application from running via registry modification

      Adds application to list of disallowed applications.

    • Downloads MZ/PE file

    • Drops file in Drivers directory

    • Modifies Windows Firewall

    • Server Software Component: Terminal Services DLL

    • Sets file to hidden

      Modifies file attributes to stop it showing in Explorer etc.

    • Stops running service(s)

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Loads dropped DLL

    • Modifies file permissions

    • Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

    • UPX packed file

      Detects executables packed with UPX/modified UPX open source packer.

    • 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

    • Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

      Using powershell.exe command.

    • 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.

    • Modifies WinLogon

    • Password Policy Discovery

      Attempt to access detailed information about the password policy used within an enterprise network.

    • AutoIT Executable

      AutoIT scripts compiled to PE executables.

    • Drops file in System32 directory

    • Hide Artifacts: Hidden Users

MITRE ATT&CK Matrix ATT&CK v13

Execution

System Services

1
T1569

Service Execution

1
T1569.002

Command and Scripting Interpreter

2
T1059

PowerShell

1
T1059.001

Scheduled Task/Job

1
T1053

Scheduled Task

1
T1053.005

Persistence

Create or Modify System Process

3
T1543

Windows Service

3
T1543.003

Account Manipulation

1
T1098

Server Software Component

1
T1505

Terminal Services DLL

1
T1505.005

Boot or Logon Autostart Execution

2
T1547

Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

1
T1547.001

Winlogon Helper DLL

1
T1547.004

Event Triggered Execution

1
T1546

Netsh Helper DLL

1
T1546.007

Scheduled Task/Job

1
T1053

Scheduled Task

1
T1053.005

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

2
T1547

Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

1
T1547.001

Winlogon Helper DLL

1
T1547.004

Event Triggered Execution

1
T1546

Netsh Helper DLL

1
T1546.007

Scheduled Task/Job

1
T1053

Scheduled Task

1
T1053.005

Defense Evasion

Modify Registry

8
T1112

Impair Defenses

5
T1562

Disable or Modify Tools

3
T1562.001

Disable or Modify System Firewall

1
T1562.004

Hide Artifacts

4
T1564

Hidden Files and Directories

3
T1564.001

Hidden Users

1
T1564.002

Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism

1
T1548

Bypass User Account Control

1
T1548.002

File and Directory Permissions Modification

1
T1222

Credential Access

Unsecured Credentials

1
T1552

Credentials In Files

1
T1552.001

Discovery

Query Registry

4
T1012

System Information Discovery

6
T1082

Password Policy Discovery

1
T1201

Browser Information Discovery

1
T1217

Permission Groups Discovery

1
T1069

Local Groups

1
T1069.001

System Location Discovery

1
T1614

System Language Discovery

1
T1614.001

Peripheral Device Discovery

1
T1120

Lateral Movement

Remote Service Session Hijacking

1
T1563

RDP Hijacking

1
T1563.002

Collection

Data from Local System

1
T1005

Command and Control

Web Service

1
T1102

Impact

Service Stop

1
T1489

Tasks