General
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Target
https://gofile.io/d/4yaOMG
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Sample
250124-vqj5msymht
Static task
static1
URLScan task
urlscan1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
https://gofile.io/d/4yaOMG
Resource
win11-20241023-en
Malware Config
Extracted
xworm
IDKTOBEHONESTNIGAS-56344.portmap.io:56344
tU3MLOOuBRbJcM8j
Targets
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Target
https://gofile.io/d/4yaOMG
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Detect Xworm Payload
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Suspicious use of NtCreateProcessExOtherParentProcess
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Xworm family
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Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
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Blocklisted process makes network request
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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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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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Drops file in Drivers directory
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Event Triggered Execution: Image File Execution Options Injection
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Sets service image path in registry
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Uses Session Manager for persistence
Creates Session Manager registry key to run executable early in system boot.
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Checks computer location settings
Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.
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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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Modifies system executable filetype association
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Unexpected DNS network traffic destination
Network traffic to other servers than the configured DNS servers was detected on the DNS port.
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Windows security modification
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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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Checks whether UAC is enabled
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Drops desktop.ini file(s)
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Enumerates connected drives
Attempts to read the root path of hard drives other than the default C: drive.
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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.
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Modifies WinLogon
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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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Checks system information in the registry
System information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.
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Drops file in System32 directory
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MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15
Persistence
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
5Active Setup
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
3Winlogon Helper DLL
1Event Triggered Execution
4Change Default File Association
1Component Object Model Hijacking
1Image File Execution Options Injection
1Netsh Helper DLL
1Pre-OS Boot
1Bootkit
1Privilege Escalation
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
5Active Setup
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
3Winlogon Helper DLL
1Event Triggered Execution
4Change Default File Association
1Component Object Model Hijacking
1Image File Execution Options Injection
1Netsh Helper DLL
1Defense Evasion
Impair Defenses
2Disable or Modify Tools
1Safe 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
2Credentials In Files
2Discovery
Browser Information Discovery
1Peripheral Device Discovery
2Query Registry
8Software Discovery
1Security Software Discovery
1System Information Discovery
9System Location Discovery
1System Language Discovery
1System Network Configuration Discovery
1Internet Connection Discovery
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