Analysis Overview
SHA256
a72e0d19cb6db3d96d27f97874c4462589ae0242eae024d924d08b0663eb5019
Threat Level: Known bad
The file a72e0d19cb6db3d96d27f97874c4462589ae0242eae024d924d08b0663eb5019.apk was found to be: Known bad.
Malicious Activity Summary
TangleBot payload
Tanglebot family
Makes use of the framework's Accessibility service
Obtains sensitive information copied to the device clipboard
Queries a list of all the installed applications on the device (Might be used in an attempt to overlay legitimate apps)
Requests disabling of battery optimizations (often used to enable hiding in the background).
Reads information about phone network operator.
Requests dangerous framework permissions
Attempts to obfuscate APK file format
Declares services with permission to bind to the system
Performs UI accessibility actions on behalf of the user
Queries the mobile country code (MCC)
Registers a broadcast receiver at runtime (usually for listening for system events)
Checks memory information
Checks CPU information
MITRE ATT&CK
Mobile Matrix V15
Analysis: static1
Detonation Overview
Reported
2024-12-01 02:51
Signatures
TangleBot payload
| Description | Indicator | Process | Target |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tanglebot family
Attempts to obfuscate APK file format
Declares services with permission to bind to the system
| Description | Indicator | Process | Target |
| Required by accessibility services to bind with the system. Allows apps to access accessibility features. | android.permission.BIND_ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE | N/A | N/A |
Requests dangerous framework permissions
| Description | Indicator | Process | Target |
| Allows read only access to phone state, including the current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device. | android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE | N/A | N/A |
| Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call. | android.permission.CALL_PHONE | N/A | N/A |
| Allows an application to record audio. | android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO | N/A | N/A |
| Required to be able to access the camera device. | android.permission.CAMERA | N/A | N/A |
Analysis: behavioral1
Detonation Overview
Submitted
2024-12-01 02:51
Reported
2024-12-01 02:53
Platform
android-x86-arm-20240624-en
Max time kernel
46s
Max time network
139s
Command Line
Signatures
Makes use of the framework's Accessibility service
| Description | Indicator | Process | Target |
| Framework service call | android.accessibilityservice.IAccessibilityServiceConnection.findAccessibilityNodeInfoByAccessibilityId | N/A | N/A |
| Framework service call | android.accessibilityservice.IAccessibilityServiceConnection.findAccessibilityNodeInfosByViewId | N/A | N/A |
| Framework service call | android.accessibilityservice.IAccessibilityServiceConnection.findAccessibilityNodeInfosByText | N/A | N/A |
Queries a list of all the installed applications on the device (Might be used in an attempt to overlay legitimate apps)
Performs UI accessibility actions on behalf of the user
| Description | Indicator | Process | Target |
| N/A | android.accessibilityservice.IAccessibilityServiceConnection.performGlobalAction | N/A | N/A |
Queries the mobile country code (MCC)
| Description | Indicator | Process | Target |
| Framework service call | com.android.internal.telephony.ITelephony.getNetworkCountryIsoForPhone | N/A | N/A |
Requests disabling of battery optimizations (often used to enable hiding in the background).
| Description | Indicator | Process | Target |
| Intent action | android.settings.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS | N/A | N/A |
Registers a broadcast receiver at runtime (usually for listening for system events)
| Description | Indicator | Process | Target |
| Framework service call | android.app.IActivityManager.registerReceiver | N/A | N/A |
Checks CPU information
| Description | Indicator | Process | Target |
| File opened for read | /proc/cpuinfo | N/A | N/A |
Checks memory information
| Description | Indicator | Process | Target |
| File opened for read | /proc/meminfo | N/A | N/A |
Processes
com.hqnxyxefsxbjbppnc.grqsoegnhznihjq
Network
| Country | Destination | Domain | Proto |
| N/A | 224.0.0.251:5353 | udp | |
| GB | 216.58.204.74:443 | tcp | |
| US | 1.1.1.1:53 | semanticlocation-pa.googleapis.com | udp |
| US | 1.1.1.1:53 | t.me | udp |
| NL | 149.154.167.99:443 | t.me | tcp |
| US | 1.1.1.1:53 | tonymayisayininfilancagunu.info | udp |
| US | 104.21.70.187:443 | tonymayisayininfilancagunu.info | tcp |
| GB | 142.250.187.206:443 | tcp | |
| US | 1.1.1.1:53 | android.apis.google.com | udp |
| GB | 216.58.212.238:443 | android.apis.google.com | tcp |
Files
Analysis: behavioral2
Detonation Overview
Submitted
2024-12-01 02:51
Reported
2024-12-01 02:53
Platform
android-x64-20240624-en
Max time kernel
47s
Max time network
145s
Command Line
Signatures
Makes use of the framework's Accessibility service
| Description | Indicator | Process | Target |
| Framework service call | android.accessibilityservice.IAccessibilityServiceConnection.findAccessibilityNodeInfoByAccessibilityId | N/A | N/A |
| Framework service call | android.accessibilityservice.IAccessibilityServiceConnection.findAccessibilityNodeInfosByViewId | N/A | N/A |
| Framework service call | android.accessibilityservice.IAccessibilityServiceConnection.findAccessibilityNodeInfosByText | N/A | N/A |
Obtains sensitive information copied to the device clipboard
| Description | Indicator | Process | Target |
| Framework service call | android.content.IClipboard.addPrimaryClipChangedListener | N/A | N/A |
Queries a list of all the installed applications on the device (Might be used in an attempt to overlay legitimate apps)
Performs UI accessibility actions on behalf of the user
| Description | Indicator | Process | Target |
| N/A | android.accessibilityservice.IAccessibilityServiceConnection.performGlobalAction | N/A | N/A |
Queries the mobile country code (MCC)
| Description | Indicator | Process | Target |
| Framework service call | com.android.internal.telephony.ITelephony.getNetworkCountryIsoForPhone | N/A | N/A |
Reads information about phone network operator.
Registers a broadcast receiver at runtime (usually for listening for system events)
| Description | Indicator | Process | Target |
| Framework service call | android.app.IActivityManager.registerReceiver | N/A | N/A |
Checks CPU information
| Description | Indicator | Process | Target |
| File opened for read | /proc/cpuinfo | N/A | N/A |
Checks memory information
| Description | Indicator | Process | Target |
| File opened for read | /proc/meminfo | N/A | N/A |
Processes
com.hqnxyxefsxbjbppnc.grqsoegnhznihjq
Network
| Country | Destination | Domain | Proto |
| N/A | 224.0.0.251:5353 | udp | |
| US | 1.1.1.1:53 | ssl.google-analytics.com | udp |
| GB | 216.58.213.8:443 | ssl.google-analytics.com | tcp |
| US | 1.1.1.1:53 | t.me | udp |
| US | 1.1.1.1:53 | semanticlocation-pa.googleapis.com | udp |
| GB | 142.250.179.238:443 | tcp | |
| US | 1.1.1.1:53 | android.apis.google.com | udp |
| GB | 142.250.200.46:443 | android.apis.google.com | tcp |
| NL | 149.154.167.99:443 | t.me | tcp |
| US | 1.1.1.1:53 | tonymayisayininfilancagunu.info | udp |
| US | 104.21.70.187:443 | tonymayisayininfilancagunu.info | tcp |
| GB | 142.250.200.42:443 | semanticlocation-pa.googleapis.com | tcp |
| GB | 142.250.200.36:443 | tcp | |
| GB | 142.250.200.36:443 | tcp | |
| GB | 172.217.16.238:443 | tcp | |
| GB | 216.58.204.66:443 | tcp |
Files
Analysis: behavioral3
Detonation Overview
Submitted
2024-12-01 02:51
Reported
2024-12-01 02:53
Platform
android-x64-arm64-20240624-en
Max time kernel
47s
Max time network
142s
Command Line
Signatures
Makes use of the framework's Accessibility service
| Description | Indicator | Process | Target |
| Framework service call | android.accessibilityservice.IAccessibilityServiceConnection.findAccessibilityNodeInfoByAccessibilityId | N/A | N/A |
| Framework service call | android.accessibilityservice.IAccessibilityServiceConnection.findAccessibilityNodeInfosByViewId | N/A | N/A |
| Framework service call | android.accessibilityservice.IAccessibilityServiceConnection.findAccessibilityNodeInfosByText | N/A | N/A |
Obtains sensitive information copied to the device clipboard
| Description | Indicator | Process | Target |
| Framework service call | android.content.IClipboard.addPrimaryClipChangedListener | N/A | N/A |
Queries a list of all the installed applications on the device (Might be used in an attempt to overlay legitimate apps)
Performs UI accessibility actions on behalf of the user
| Description | Indicator | Process | Target |
| N/A | android.accessibilityservice.IAccessibilityServiceConnection.performGlobalAction | N/A | N/A |
Reads information about phone network operator.
Requests disabling of battery optimizations (often used to enable hiding in the background).
| Description | Indicator | Process | Target |
| Intent action | android.settings.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS | N/A | N/A |
Checks CPU information
| Description | Indicator | Process | Target |
| File opened for read | /proc/cpuinfo | N/A | N/A |
Checks memory information
| Description | Indicator | Process | Target |
| File opened for read | /proc/meminfo | N/A | N/A |
Processes
com.hqnxyxefsxbjbppnc.grqsoegnhznihjq
Network
| Country | Destination | Domain | Proto |
| N/A | 224.0.0.251:5353 | udp | |
| GB | 142.250.179.238:443 | tcp | |
| GB | 142.250.179.238:443 | tcp | |
| US | 1.1.1.1:53 | android.apis.google.com | udp |
| GB | 142.250.200.46:443 | android.apis.google.com | tcp |
| US | 1.1.1.1:53 | ssl.google-analytics.com | udp |
| GB | 142.250.187.200:443 | ssl.google-analytics.com | tcp |
| US | 1.1.1.1:53 | t.me | udp |
| NL | 149.154.167.99:443 | t.me | tcp |
| US | 1.1.1.1:53 | tonymayisayininfilancagunu.info | udp |
| US | 104.21.70.187:443 | tonymayisayininfilancagunu.info | tcp |
| GB | 142.250.187.196:443 | tcp | |
| GB | 142.250.187.196:443 | tcp | |
| GB | 142.250.180.2:443 | tcp | |
| GB | 142.250.179.238:443 | tcp |