xred | 5a59e869cf35447ed76a8b956c9d5474387f765aeef4ea7792ec208cc1f046c1

Analysis

max time kernel
147s
max time network
143s
platform
windows7_x64
resource
win7-20241010-en
resource tags

arch:x64arch:x86image:win7-20241010-enlocale:en-usos:windows7-x64system
submitted
21-12-2024 04:41

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General

Target

VPN Plus V2/VPN Plus.exe
Size

1.9MB
MD5

2fee446f1eefd868e785c8a95d3720f3
SHA1

20c436ebef64a8798d771aaf1caf26ba958ff979
SHA256

25cf545a806ad8c33e1eaaeb424d90645900824c1a9ab79c5274c61654efe6b4
SHA512

29add930c9f0b9c613c57997ee7a1c7d15be196d9d679aa0c8d3a528b34dd1f8356f1beb68bef6855d64bff84ee5e7a4ce6791893932bbb05ac653b930ed613e
SSDEEP

24576:AnsJ39LyjbJkQFMhmC+6GD9srOHOPC0wrdqDQc7t/wqqh8jWpo:AnsHyjtk2MYC5GD+OHOPUkzj

Score

10^/10

xred backdoor discovery persistence

Malware Config

Extracted

Family

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xred.mooo.com

Attributes

email
[email protected]
payload_url
http://freedns.afraid.org/api/?action=getdyndns&sha=a30fa98efc092684e8d1c5cff797bcc613562978

https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0BxsMXGfPIZfSVlVsOGlEVGxuZVk&export=download

https://www.dropbox.com/s/n1w4p8gc6jzo0sg/SUpdate.ini?dl=1

http://xred.site50.net/syn/SUpdate.ini

https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0BxsMXGfPIZfSVzUyaHFYVkQxeFk&export=download

https://www.dropbox.com/s/zhp1b06imehwylq/Synaptics.rar?dl=1

http://xred.site50.net/syn/Synaptics.rar

https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0BxsMXGfPIZfSTmlVYkxhSDg5TzQ&export=download

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fzj752whr3ontsm/SSLLibrary.dll?dl=1

http://xred.site50.net/syn/SSLLibrary.dll

Signatures

Modifies WinLogon for persistence 2 TTPs 1 IoCs

persistence

Winlogon Helper DLL

T1547.004

Modify Registry

T1112

description	ioc	Process
Set value (str)	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Userinit = "C:\\Windows\\System32\\userinit.exe,C:\\Windows\\Registry"	VPN Plus Config.exe

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Executes dropped EXE 7 IoCs

pid	Process
1484	._cache_VPN Plus.exe
1084	Synaptics.exe
2784	VPN Plus Config.exe
2908	._cache_Synaptics.exe
2732	VPNPlus.exe
2324	VPN Plus Config.exe
1584	VPNPlus.exe

Loads dropped DLL 5 IoCs

pid	Process
2568	VPN Plus.exe
2568	VPN Plus.exe
2568	VPN Plus.exe
1084	Synaptics.exe
1084	Synaptics.exe

Adds Run key to start application 2 TTPs 2 IoCs

persistence

Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

T1547.001

Modify Registry

T1112

description	ioc	Process
Set value (str)	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\Synaptics Pointing Device Driver = "C:\\ProgramData\\Synaptics\\Synaptics.exe"	VPN Plus.exe
Set value (str)	\REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2039016743-699959520-214465309-1000\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\Windows Defender = "C:\\Windows\\Registry"	VPN Plus Config.exe

Drops file in Windows directory 3 IoCs

description	ioc	Process
File created	C:\Windows\Registry	VPN Plus Config.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Windows\Registry	VPN Plus Config.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Windows\Registry	VPN Plus Config.exe

Enumerates physical storage devices 1 TTPs
Attempts to interact with connected storage/optical drive(s).

System Information Discovery
T1082

System Location Discovery: System Language Discovery 1 TTPs 5 IoCs

Attempt gather information about the system language of a victim in order to infer the geographical location of that host.

discovery

System Language Discovery

T1614.001

description	ioc	Process
Key opened	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\NLS\Language	VPN Plus.exe
Key opened	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\NLS\Language	Synaptics.exe
Key opened	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\NLS\Language	EXCEL.EXE
Key opened	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\NLS\Language	VPNPlus.exe
Key opened	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\NLS\Language	VPNPlus.exe

Enumerates system info in registry 2 TTPs 1 IoCs

Query Registry

T1012

System Information Discovery

T1082

description	ioc	Process
Key opened	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\Hardware\Description\System\FloatingPointProcessor	EXCEL.EXE

Scheduled Task/Job: Scheduled Task 1 TTPs 2 IoCs

Schtasks is often used by malware for persistence or to perform post-infection execution.

persistence execution

Scheduled Task

T1053.005

pid	Process
1600	schtasks.exe
628	schtasks.exe

Suspicious behavior: AddClipboardFormatListener 1 IoCs

pid	Process
2656	EXCEL.EXE

Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 10 IoCs

pid	Process
2324	VPN Plus Config.exe
2324	VPN Plus Config.exe
2324	VPN Plus Config.exe
2324	VPN Plus Config.exe
2324	VPN Plus Config.exe
2324	VPN Plus Config.exe
2324	VPN Plus Config.exe
2324	VPN Plus Config.exe
2324	VPN Plus Config.exe
2324	VPN Plus Config.exe

Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 2 IoCs

description	pid	Process
Token: SeDebugPrivilege	2784	VPN Plus Config.exe
Token: SeDebugPrivilege	2324	VPN Plus Config.exe

Suspicious use of SetWindowsHookEx 1 IoCs

pid	Process
2656	EXCEL.EXE

Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 38 IoCs

description	pid	Process	procid_target
PID 2568 wrote to memory of 1484	2568	VPN Plus.exe	30
PID 2568 wrote to memory of 1484	2568	VPN Plus.exe	30
PID 2568 wrote to memory of 1484	2568	VPN Plus.exe	30
PID 2568 wrote to memory of 1484	2568	VPN Plus.exe	30
PID 2568 wrote to memory of 1084	2568	VPN Plus.exe	31
PID 2568 wrote to memory of 1084	2568	VPN Plus.exe	31
PID 2568 wrote to memory of 1084	2568	VPN Plus.exe	31
PID 2568 wrote to memory of 1084	2568	VPN Plus.exe	31
PID 1484 wrote to memory of 2784	1484	._cache_VPN Plus.exe	32
PID 1484 wrote to memory of 2784	1484	._cache_VPN Plus.exe	32
PID 1484 wrote to memory of 2784	1484	._cache_VPN Plus.exe	32
PID 1084 wrote to memory of 2908	1084	Synaptics.exe	33
PID 1084 wrote to memory of 2908	1084	Synaptics.exe	33
PID 1084 wrote to memory of 2908	1084	Synaptics.exe	33
PID 1084 wrote to memory of 2908	1084	Synaptics.exe	33
PID 1484 wrote to memory of 2732	1484	._cache_VPN Plus.exe	35
PID 1484 wrote to memory of 2732	1484	._cache_VPN Plus.exe	35
PID 1484 wrote to memory of 2732	1484	._cache_VPN Plus.exe	35
PID 1484 wrote to memory of 2732	1484	._cache_VPN Plus.exe	35
PID 2908 wrote to memory of 2324	2908	._cache_Synaptics.exe	36
PID 2908 wrote to memory of 2324	2908	._cache_Synaptics.exe	36
PID 2908 wrote to memory of 2324	2908	._cache_Synaptics.exe	36
PID 2908 wrote to memory of 1584	2908	._cache_Synaptics.exe	37
PID 2908 wrote to memory of 1584	2908	._cache_Synaptics.exe	37
PID 2908 wrote to memory of 1584	2908	._cache_Synaptics.exe	37
PID 2908 wrote to memory of 1584	2908	._cache_Synaptics.exe	37
PID 2324 wrote to memory of 912	2324	VPN Plus Config.exe	41
PID 2324 wrote to memory of 912	2324	VPN Plus Config.exe	41
PID 2324 wrote to memory of 912	2324	VPN Plus Config.exe	41
PID 2784 wrote to memory of 1660	2784	VPN Plus Config.exe	42
PID 2784 wrote to memory of 1660	2784	VPN Plus Config.exe	42
PID 2784 wrote to memory of 1660	2784	VPN Plus Config.exe	42
PID 912 wrote to memory of 628	912	CMD.exe	45
PID 912 wrote to memory of 628	912	CMD.exe	45
PID 912 wrote to memory of 628	912	CMD.exe	45
PID 1660 wrote to memory of 1600	1660	CMD.exe	46
PID 1660 wrote to memory of 1600	1660	CMD.exe	46
PID 1660 wrote to memory of 1600	1660	CMD.exe	46

Uses Task Scheduler COM API 1 TTPs
The Task Scheduler COM API can be used to schedule applications to run on boot or at set times.
persistence

Query Registry
T1012

C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\VPN Plus V2\VPN Plus.exe
"C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\VPN Plus V2\VPN Plus.exe"
1⤵
- Loads dropped DLL
- Adds Run key to start application
- System Location Discovery: System Language Discovery
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
PID:2568
- C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\VPN Plus V2\._cache_VPN Plus.exe
  "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\VPN Plus V2\._cache_VPN Plus.exe"
  2⤵
  - Executes dropped EXE
  - Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
  PID:1484
- - C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\VPN Plus Config.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\VPN Plus Config.exe"
    3⤵
    - Modifies WinLogon for persistence
    - Executes dropped EXE
    - Adds Run key to start application
    - Drops file in Windows directory
    - Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
    - Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
    PID:2784
  - - C:\Windows\system32\CMD.exe
      "CMD" /C SchTaSKs /CrEAte /F /sc OnLoGoN /rl HighEst /tn "Windows Defender" /tr "C:\Windows\Registry" & exit
      4⤵
      Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:1660
    - - C:\Windows\system32\schtasks.exe
        
        SchTaSKs /CrEAte /F /sc OnLoGoN /rl HighEst /tn "Windows Defender" /tr "C:\Windows\Registry"
        5⤵
        Scheduled Task/Job: Scheduled Task
        
        PID:1600
- - C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\VPNPlus.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\VPNPlus.exe"
    3⤵
    - Executes dropped EXE
    - System Location Discovery: System Language Discovery
    PID:2732
- C:\ProgramData\Synaptics\Synaptics.exe
  "C:\ProgramData\Synaptics\Synaptics.exe" InjUpdate
  2⤵
  - Executes dropped EXE
  - Loads dropped DLL
  - System Location Discovery: System Language Discovery
  - Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
  PID:1084
- - C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\VPN Plus V2\._cache_Synaptics.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\VPN Plus V2\._cache_Synaptics.exe" InjUpdate
    3⤵
    - Executes dropped EXE
    - Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
    PID:2908
  - - C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\VPN Plus Config.exe
      "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\VPN Plus Config.exe"
      4⤵
      Executes dropped EXE
      Drops file in Windows directory
      Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
      Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:2324
    - - C:\Windows\system32\CMD.exe
        
        "CMD" /C SchTaSKs /CrEAte /F /sc OnLoGoN /rl HighEst /tn "Windows Defender" /tr "C:\Windows\Registry" & exit
        5⤵
        Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        
        PID:912
      - C:\Windows\system32\schtasks.exe
        
        SchTaSKs /CrEAte /F /sc OnLoGoN /rl HighEst /tn "Windows Defender" /tr "C:\Windows\Registry"
        6⤵
        Scheduled Task/Job: Scheduled Task
        
        PID:628
  - - C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\VPNPlus.exe
      "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\VPNPlus.exe"
      4⤵
      Executes dropped EXE
      System Location Discovery: System Language Discovery
      PID:1584

C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\EXCEL.EXE
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\EXCEL.EXE" /automation -Embedding
1⤵
- System Location Discovery: System Language Discovery
- Enumerates system info in registry
- Suspicious behavior: AddClipboardFormatListener
- Suspicious use of SetWindowsHookEx
PID:2656

C:\Windows\system32\wbem\WmiApSrv.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wbem\WmiApSrv.exe
1⤵
PID:1748

Network

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15

Reconnaissance

Resource Development

Initial Access

Execution

Scheduled Task/Job

T1053

Scheduled Task

T1053.005

Persistence

Boot or Logon Autostart Execution

T1547

Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

T1547.001

Winlogon Helper DLL

T1547.004

Scheduled Task/Job

T1053

Scheduled Task

T1053.005

Privilege Escalation

Boot or Logon Autostart Execution

T1547

Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

T1547.001

Winlogon Helper DLL

T1547.004

Scheduled Task/Job

T1053

Scheduled Task

T1053.005

Defense Evasion

Modify Registry

T1112

Credential Access

Discovery

Query Registry

T1012

System Information Discovery

T1082

System Location Discovery

T1614

System Language Discovery

T1614.001

Lateral Movement

Collection

Command and Control

Exfiltration

Impact

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Downloads

C:\ProgramData\Synaptics\Synaptics.exe

Filesize
1.9MB

MD5
2fee446f1eefd868e785c8a95d3720f3

SHA1
20c436ebef64a8798d771aaf1caf26ba958ff979

SHA256
25cf545a806ad8c33e1eaaeb424d90645900824c1a9ab79c5274c61654efe6b4

SHA512
29add930c9f0b9c613c57997ee7a1c7d15be196d9d679aa0c8d3a528b34dd1f8356f1beb68bef6855d64bff84ee5e7a4ce6791893932bbb05ac653b930ed613e

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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\WZuFzm2v.xlsm

Filesize
17KB

MD5
e566fc53051035e1e6fd0ed1823de0f9

SHA1
00bc96c48b98676ecd67e81a6f1d7754e4156044

SHA256
8e574b4ae6502230c0829e2319a6c146aebd51b7008bf5bbfb731424d7952c15

SHA512
a12f56ff30ea35381c2b8f8af2446cf1daa21ee872e98cad4b863db060acd4c33c5760918c277dadb7a490cb4ca2f925d59c70dc5171e16601a11bc4a6542b04

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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\VPN Plus Config.exe

Filesize
293KB

MD5
810d350794a00247069a152538940195

SHA1
df7d2bac8066115056f6fa3c2fbf05991c961958

SHA256
047f91f56b6c03885d694d36a1b3cfaa211145c6093f66d2d13fa6aee15a0801

SHA512
20f20e6ff80da0232ff00af850e4a3c901cd44f84f6cf38c2c91f16fbaa15c726fee7b3aeceea2ef7c852f4edb2079c3f943a60c985910a9619e24d7b7927c24

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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\VPNPlus.exe

Filesize
444KB

MD5
f341dc884269172ef968d8fa6927275b

SHA1
5351fe61fd39b7704d9d63b1a36c44746536753d

SHA256
2d41af98b1f58fa4c8266629e6a8eec3a06970a4bd8132f722a3ad71457da4e6

SHA512
0c6933547a0f76b953a6679027e95f2d557c509ac459004baf2a2bf1bb9176d196eb1bea0ef38c6fe8a5b1ad2ecbf92e10542a2be25b563ab2af82f0bdfb1fde

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\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\VPN Plus V2\._cache_VPN Plus.exe

Filesize
1.1MB

MD5
710ab55f4ef1bca71fc375eb5f8970bd

SHA1
bce86fc001249d537022c6e1a2ea3268432a1525

SHA256
2ed1553c925e60d69b36bc4f99eeecd0f266ff02efed4a0a49d9a31afaf3c5f2

SHA512
cf02b8b3f4628c2514d9a850c460ed452bca458988ce71d151877bc316bd8000aa0a5631c6ccb5f43aa5d83fbe5cd9826a65456e87fcdd7afcb2aef2cbca7cf7

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memory/1084-110-0x0000000000400000-0x00000000005E7000-memory.dmp

Filesize
1.9MB

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memory/1084-76-0x0000000000400000-0x00000000005E7000-memory.dmp

Filesize
1.9MB

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memory/1084-72-0x0000000000400000-0x00000000005E7000-memory.dmp

Filesize
1.9MB

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memory/1484-26-0x00000000011D0000-0x00000000012FA000-memory.dmp

Filesize
1.2MB

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memory/2324-77-0x0000000002050000-0x000000000205C000-memory.dmp

Filesize
48KB

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memory/2568-0-0x0000000000220000-0x0000000000221000-memory.dmp

Filesize
4KB

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memory/2568-25-0x0000000000400000-0x00000000005E7000-memory.dmp

Filesize
1.9MB

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memory/2656-45-0x000000005FFF0000-0x0000000060000000-memory.dmp

Filesize
64KB

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memory/2732-71-0x0000000001220000-0x0000000001294000-memory.dmp

Filesize
464KB

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memory/2784-40-0x0000000000960000-0x00000000009B0000-memory.dmp

Filesize
320KB

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memory/2908-63-0x0000000000120000-0x000000000024A000-memory.dmp

Filesize
1.2MB

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