General
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Target
https://gta-6.en.softonic.com/
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Sample
241002-wlsfwsshmh
Static task
static1
URLScan task
urlscan1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
https://gta-6.en.softonic.com/
Resource
win11-20240802-en
Malware Config
Extracted
crimsonrat
185.136.161.124
Targets
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Target
https://gta-6.en.softonic.com/
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CrimsonRAT main payload
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Modifies WinLogon for persistence
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Suspicious use of NtCreateProcessExOtherParentProcess
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RevengeRat Executable
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Boot or Logon Autostart Execution: Active Setup
Adversaries may achieve persistence by adding a Registry key to the Active Setup of the local machine.
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Downloads MZ/PE file
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Drops file in Drivers directory
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Modifies Windows Firewall
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Sets service image path in registry
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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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Event Triggered Execution: Component Object Model Hijacking
Adversaries may establish persistence by executing malicious content triggered by hijacked references to Component Object Model (COM) objects.
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Executes dropped EXE
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Impair Defenses: Safe Mode Boot
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Loads dropped DLL
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Unsecured Credentials: Credentials In Files
Steal credentials from unsecured files.
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Uses the VBS compiler for execution
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Adds Run key to start application
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Checks for any installed AV software in registry
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Checks installed software on the system
Looks up Uninstall key entries in the registry to enumerate software on the system.
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Legitimate hosting services abused for malware hosting/C2
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Writes to the Master Boot Record (MBR)
Bootkits write to the MBR to gain persistence at a level below the operating system.
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Drops file in System32 directory
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Suspicious use of SetThreadContext
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MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15
Execution
Command and Scripting Interpreter
1Scheduled Task/Job
1Scheduled Task
1Persistence
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
4Active Setup
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
2Winlogon Helper DLL
1Create or Modify System Process
1Windows Service
1Event Triggered Execution
2Component Object Model Hijacking
1Netsh Helper DLL
1Pre-OS Boot
1Bootkit
1Scheduled Task/Job
1Scheduled Task
1Privilege Escalation
Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism
1Bypass User Account Control
1Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
4Active Setup
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
2Winlogon Helper DLL
1Create or Modify System Process
1Windows Service
1Event Triggered Execution
2Component Object Model Hijacking
1Netsh Helper DLL
1Scheduled Task/Job
1Scheduled Task
1Defense Evasion
Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism
1Bypass User Account Control
1Hide Artifacts
2Hidden Files and Directories
2Impair Defenses
4Disable or Modify System Firewall
1Disable or Modify Tools
2Safe Mode Boot
1Modify Registry
9Pre-OS Boot
1Bootkit
1Subvert Trust Controls
2Install Root Certificate
1SIP and Trust Provider Hijacking
1Credential Access
Credentials from Password Stores
1Credentials from Web Browsers
1Unsecured Credentials
3Credentials In Files
3Discovery
Browser Information Discovery
1Peripheral Device Discovery
1Query Registry
6Remote System Discovery
1Software Discovery
1Security Software Discovery
1System Information Discovery
5System Location Discovery
1System Language Discovery
1System Network Configuration Discovery
1Internet Connection Discovery
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