General

Malware Config

Targets

    • Azorult

      An information stealer that was first discovered in 2016, targeting browsing history and passwords.

    • Azorult family

    • 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

    • Lokibot

      Lokibot is a Password and CryptoCoin Wallet Stealer.

    • Lokibot family

    • Modifies Windows Defender Real-time Protection settings

    • Modifies visiblity of hidden/system files in Explorer

    • RMS

      Remote Manipulator System (RMS) is a remote access tool developed by Russian organization TektonIT.

    • Rms family

    • Windows security bypass

    • Grants admin privileges

      Uses net.exe to modify the user's privileges.

    • Remote Service Session Hijacking: RDP Hijacking

      Adversaries may hijack a legitimate user's remote desktop session to move laterally within an environment.

    • Renames multiple (3392) files with added filename extension

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

    • Blocks application from running via registry modification

      Adds application to list of disallowed applications.

    • Boot or Logon Autostart Execution: Active Setup

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

    • Downloads MZ/PE file

    • Drops file in Drivers directory

    • Modifies Windows Firewall

    • Server Software Component: Terminal Services DLL

    • Sets file to hidden

      Modifies file attributes to stop it showing in Explorer etc.

    • Stops running service(s)

    • Checks computer location settings

      Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Loads dropped DLL

    • Modifies file permissions

    • Obfuscated with Agile.Net obfuscator

      Detects use of the Agile.Net commercial obfuscator, which is capable of entity renaming and control flow obfuscation.

    • Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

    • System Binary Proxy Execution: Rundll32

      Abuse Rundll32 to proxy execution of malicious code.

    • Accesses Microsoft Outlook profiles

    • 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.

    • Checks whether UAC is enabled

    • Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

      Using powershell.exe command.

    • Drops desktop.ini file(s)

    • 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.

    • Modifies WinLogon

    • Password Policy Discovery

      Attempt to access detailed information about the password policy used within an enterprise network.

    • Writes to the Master Boot Record (MBR)

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

    • AutoIT Executable

      AutoIT scripts compiled to PE executables.

    • Drops file in System32 directory

    • Hide Artifacts: Hidden Users

    • Suspicious use of SetThreadContext

    • UPX packed file

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

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

Tasks