General

  • Target

    https://github.com/enginestein/Virus-Collection

  • Sample

    250131-m6vx3stnct

Malware Config

Extracted

Family

crimsonrat

C2

185.136.161.124

Targets

    • Chimera

      Ransomware which infects local and network files, often distributed via Dropbox links.

    • Chimera Ransomware Loader DLL

      Drops/unpacks executable file which resembles Chimera's Loader.dll.

    • Chimera family

    • CrimsonRAT main payload

    • CrimsonRat

      Crimson RAT is a malware linked to a Pakistani-linked threat actor.

    • Crimsonrat family

    • Modifies visiblity of hidden/system files in Explorer

    • Process spawned unexpected child process

      This typically indicates the parent process was compromised via an exploit or macro.

    • Quasar RAT

      Quasar is an open source Remote Access Tool.

    • Quasar family

    • Quasar payload

    • Renames multiple (3271) files with added filename extension

      This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.

    • Contacts a large (1117) amount of remote hosts

      This may indicate a network scan to discover remotely running services.

    • Downloads MZ/PE file

    • Suspicious Office macro

      Office document equipped with 4.0 macros.

    • Drops startup file

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Loads dropped DLL

    • Reads data files stored by FTP clients

      Tries to access configuration files associated with programs like FileZilla.

    • Reads user/profile data of web browsers

      Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.

    • Unsecured Credentials: Credentials In Files

      Steal credentials from unsecured files.

    • Adds Run key to start application

    • Checks installed software on the system

      Looks up Uninstall key entries in the registry to enumerate software on the system.

    • 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

    • Looks up external IP address via web service

      Uses a legitimate IP lookup service to find the infected system's external IP.

    • Drops autorun.inf file

      Malware can abuse Windows Autorun to spread further via attached volumes.

    • Drops file in System32 directory

    • UPX packed file

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

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15

Tasks