General
- Target 5765545ccc1b99ac6ac37b2d6e2a8cbaf3e30f767b069620a734c3f8022db39c
- Size 4.0MB
- Sample241208-vhhlvazkds
- SHA256 5765545ccc1b99ac6ac37b2d6e2a8cbaf3e30f767b069620a734c3f8022db39c
- MD5 8b0fa2f9a7d3822c44580a49dd546c97
- SHA1 e90ac8103e2877a3c607fd8e4bdcd4a132846015
- SHA512 2f168cfaf3cab1ab5cf274bc7983a64587fd26487fffa733393146e02ea609c0a0ed8f4527b58ad82416557afe91d1efa0b11afd35fbdfce7bc7a48a77c23680
- SSDEEP 98304:MANuSZTKA0t9FFPEE6zTOwlRVny+pnp4huLe1ypSb3o9JCm:/bk9fcHiwVyWRi1ypS6JC
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
5765545ccc1b99ac6ac37b2d6e2a8cbaf3e30f767b069620a734c3f8022db39c.exe
Resource
win7-20240903-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
5765545ccc1b99ac6ac37b2d6e2a8cbaf3e30f767b069620a734c3f8022db39c.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20241007-en
Malware Config
Extracted
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orcus
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45.74.38.211:4782
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5473b263a5de48aaabfe373bccf83dd2
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autostart_method
Disable
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enable_keylogger
false
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install_path
%programfiles%\Orcus\Orcus.exe
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reconnect_delay
10000
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registry_keyname
Orcus
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taskscheduler_taskname
Orcus
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watchdog_path
AppData\OrcusWatchdog.exe
Extracted
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ps1
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exe.dropper
https://exodus.lat/COMSurrogate.exe
Targets
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- Target 5765545ccc1b99ac6ac37b2d6e2a8cbaf3e30f767b069620a734c3f8022db39c
- Size 4.0MB
- SHA256 5765545ccc1b99ac6ac37b2d6e2a8cbaf3e30f767b069620a734c3f8022db39c
- MD5 8b0fa2f9a7d3822c44580a49dd546c97
- SHA1 e90ac8103e2877a3c607fd8e4bdcd4a132846015
- SHA512 2f168cfaf3cab1ab5cf274bc7983a64587fd26487fffa733393146e02ea609c0a0ed8f4527b58ad82416557afe91d1efa0b11afd35fbdfce7bc7a48a77c23680
- SSDEEP 98304:MANuSZTKA0t9FFPEE6zTOwlRVny+pnp4huLe1ypSb3o9JCm:/bk9fcHiwVyWRi1ypS6JC
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP
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Contains code to disable Windows Defender
A .NET executable tasked with disabling Windows Defender capabilities such as realtime monitoring, blocking at first seen, etc.
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Orcus family
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Ta505 family
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XMRig Miner payload
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Xmrig family
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Orcurs Rat Executable
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Blocklisted process makes network request
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Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell
Run Powershell to modify Windows Defender settings to add exclusions for file extensions, paths, and processes.
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Downloads MZ/PE file
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Checks computer location settings
Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.
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Executes dropped EXE
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Loads dropped DLL
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Accesses cryptocurrency files/wallets, possible credential harvesting
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Adds Run key to start application
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Hijack Execution Flow: Executable Installer File Permissions Weakness
Possible Turn off User Account Control's privilege elevation for standard users.
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Looks up external IP address via web service
Uses a legitimate IP lookup service to find the infected system's external IP.
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15
Persistence
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
1Create or Modify System Process
1Windows Service
1Hijack Execution Flow
1Executable Installer File Permissions Weakness
1Privilege Escalation
Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism
1Bypass User Account Control
1Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
1Create or Modify System Process
1Windows Service
1Hijack Execution Flow
1Executable Installer File Permissions Weakness
1Defense Evasion
Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism
1Bypass User Account Control
1Hijack Execution Flow
1Executable Installer File Permissions Weakness
1Impair Defenses
3Disable or Modify Tools
3Modify Registry
5Credential Access
Credentials from Password Stores
1Credentials from Web Browsers
1Unsecured Credentials
2Credentials In Files
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