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General

  • Target

    http://C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Rust\RustClient.exe

  • Sample

    250327-whhsaawsf1

Malware Config

Targets

    • Target

      http://C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Rust\RustClient.exe

    • Disables service(s)

    • Modifies security service

    • Modifies visibility of file extensions in Explorer

    • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit

    • Boot or Logon Autostart Execution: Active Setup

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

    • Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

      Run Powershell and hide display window.

    • Downloads MZ/PE file

    • Event Triggered Execution: Image File Execution Options Injection

    • Possible privilege escalation attempt

    • Stops running service(s)

    • 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

    • Loads dropped DLL

    • Modifies file permissions

    • Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

    • Drops desktop.ini file(s)

    • Enumerates connected drives

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

    • File and Directory Permissions Modification: Windows File and Directory Permissions Modification

    • Indicator Removal: File Deletion

      Adversaries may delete files left behind by the actions of their intrusion activity.

    • Legitimate hosting services abused for malware hosting/C2

    • Power Settings

      powercfg controls all configurable power system settings on a Windows system and can be abused to prevent an infected host from locking or shutting down.

    • Drops file in System32 directory

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15

Tasks