chimera

General

Target
https://github.com/MinhasKamal/CuteVirusCollection
Sample260122-wspzcaaz3a

Score

10^/10

Malware Config

Targets

- Target
  https://github.com/MinhasKamal/CuteVirusCollection
Score

10^/10

adware discovery chimera macro macro_on_action persistence ransomware spyware stealer upx
- Chimera
  Ransomware which infects local and network files, often distributed via Dropbox links.
  ransomware chimera
- Chimera Ransomware Loader DLL
  Drops/unpacks executable file which resembles Chimera's Loader.dll.
  ransomware
- Chimera family
  chimera
- Process spawned unexpected child process
  This typically indicates the parent process was compromised via an exploit or macro.
- Renames multiple (3383) files with added filename extension
  This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.
  ransomware
- Boot or Logon Autostart Execution: Active Setup
  Adversaries may achieve persistence by adding a Registry key to the Active Setup of the local machine.
  persistence
- Downloads MZ/PE file
- Executes dropped EXE
- Loads dropped DLL
- Office macro that triggers on suspicious action
  Office document macro which triggers in special circumstances - often malicious.
  macro macro_on_action
- Reads user/profile data of web browsers
  Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.
  spyware stealer
- Adds Run key to start application
  persistence
- Checks installed software on the system
  Looks up Uninstall key entries in the registry to enumerate software on the system.
  discovery
- Contacts third-party web service commonly abused for C2
  Legitimate web (hosting) services can be abused by malware authors to host malware or C2s.
- Drops desktop.ini file(s)
- Looks up external IP address via web service
  Uses a legitimate IP lookup service to find the infected system's external IP.
- Drops file in System32 directory
- UPX packed file
  Detects executables packed with UPX/modified UPX open source packer.
  upx
behavioral1