General

  • Target

    https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BB0SgpYanQ-XWQ4SD2ZHdV5re8kC-ezn?usp=sharing

  • Sample

    241212-xvhtgswmfj

Malware Config

Targets

    • Target

      https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BB0SgpYanQ-XWQ4SD2ZHdV5re8kC-ezn?usp=sharing

    • Suspicious use of NtCreateUserProcessOtherParentProcess

    • Boot or Logon Autostart Execution: Active Setup

      Adversaries may achieve persistence by adding a Registry key to the Active Setup of the local machine.

    • Creates new service(s)

    • Downloads MZ/PE file

    • Drops file in Drivers directory

    • Event Triggered Execution: Image File Execution Options Injection

    • Manipulates Digital Signatures

      Attackers can apply techniques such as changing the registry keys of authenticode & Cryptography to obtain their binary as valid.

    • Modifies RDP port number used by Windows

    • Sets service image path in registry

    • Stops running service(s)

    • Uses Session Manager for persistence

      Creates Session Manager registry key to run executable early in system boot.

    • ACProtect 1.3x - 1.4x DLL software

      Detects file using ACProtect software.

    • Checks BIOS information in registry

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

    • 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.

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Impair Defenses: Safe Mode Boot

    • 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.

    • 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 desktop.ini file(s)

    • Enumerates connected drives

      Attempts to read the root path of hard drives other than the default C: drive.

    • Legitimate hosting services abused for malware hosting/C2

    • Writes to the Master Boot Record (MBR)

      Bootkits write to the MBR to gain persistence at a level below the operating system.

    • Checks system information in the registry

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

    • Drops file in System32 directory

    • UPX packed file

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

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15

Tasks