General

  • Target
    file.exe
  • Size 4.2MB
  • Sample260202-dajeqsbx5e
  • SHA256 3a88fc89c7e42d6865ac32b65091fbe0c4940b4661c80a57d1c85980d76b8a50
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH

Malware Config

Extracted

Family
  • amadey

Version
  • 5.55

Botnet
  • fbf543

C2
  • http://94.154.35.25

Attributes
  • install_dir

    96a319e745

  • install_file

    Srxelqcif.exe

  • strings_key

    f8bfac017914b836f3106c5bcd0878fe

  • url_paths

    /di9ku38f/index.php

rc4.plain

Extracted

Family
  • quasar

Attributes
  • encryption_key

    0CCAAEDA0C8EA59CAE449A87DA5B0D27933DF72F

  • key_salt

    5a23f8394640cb9e40658446a04c0bbae82dc93d0470e1b2a406a90fd2520382

  • reconnect_delay

    3000

Targets

    • Target
      file.exe
    • Size 4.2MB
    • SHA256 3a88fc89c7e42d6865ac32b65091fbe0c4940b4661c80a57d1c85980d76b8a50
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
    • Amadey

      Amadey bot is a simple trojan bot primarily used for collecting reconnaissance information.

    • Amadey family

    • Detects Amadey x86-bit Payload

    • Detects Vidar Stealer

    • Modifies WinLogon for persistence

    • Quasar RAT

      Quasar is an open source Remote Access Tool.

    • Quasar family

    • Quasar payload

    • Suspicious use of NtCreateProcessExOtherParentProcess

    • Suspicious use of NtCreateUserProcessOtherParentProcess

    • Vidar

      Vidar is an infostealer based on Arkei stealer.

    • Vidar family

    • Identifies VirtualBox via ACPI registry values (likely anti-VM)

    • Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

      Using powershell.exe command.

    • Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

      Run Powershell to modify Windows Defender settings to add exclusions for file extensions, paths, and processes.

    • Downloads MZ/PE file

    • Sets service image path in registry

    • Checks BIOS information in registry

      BIOS information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.

    • Checks computer location settings

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

    • Creates new service(s)

    • Cryptocurrency Miner

      Makes network request to known mining pool URL.

    • Disables service(s)

    • Drops startup file

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Identifies Wine through registry keys

      Wine is a compatibility layer capable of running Windows applications, which can be used as sandboxing environment.

    • Indirect Command Execution

      Adversaries may abuse utilities that allow for command execution to bypass security restrictions that limit the use of command-line interpreters.

    • Loads dropped DLL

    • Modifies file permissions

    • Reads WinSCP keys stored on the system

      Tries to access WinSCP stored sessions.

    • Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

    • Stops running service(s)

    • Accesses Microsoft Outlook profiles

    • Adds Run key to start application

    • Contacts third-party web service commonly abused for C2

      Legitimate web (hosting) services can be abused by malware authors to host malware or C2s.

    • Enumerates connected drives

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

    • Drops file in System32 directory

    • Enumerates processes with tasklist

    • Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger

    • Suspicious use of SetThreadContext

    • UPX packed file

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

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

Tasks