General
- Target https://hardreset.info
- Sample260425-mf68ese19z
Static task
static1
URLScan task
urlscan1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
https://hardreset.info
Resource
win10ltsc2021-20260130-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target https://hardreset.info
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Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
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Downloads MZ/PE file
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Drops file in Drivers directory
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Modifies Windows Firewall
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Sets service image path in registry
This determines the executable launched when a service starts. It can be used to establish persistence.
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A potential corporate email address has been identified in the URL: [email protected]
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Checks computer location settings
Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.
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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.
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Executes dropped EXE
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Loads dropped DLL
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Unexpected DNS network traffic destination
Network traffic to other servers than the configured DNS servers was detected on the DNS port.
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Adds Run key to start application
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Checks for any installed AV software in registry
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Checks installed software on the system
Looks up Uninstall key entries in the registry to enumerate software on the system.
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Drops desktop.ini file(s)
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Enumerates connected drives
Attempts to read the root path of hard drives other than the default C: drive.
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Looks up external IP address via web service
Uses a legitimate IP lookup service to find the infected system's external IP.
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Writes to the Master Boot Record (MBR)
Bootkits write to the MBR to gain persistence at a level below the operating system.
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Drops file in System32 directory
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16
Persistence
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
2Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
2Create or Modify System Process
2Windows Service
2Event Triggered Execution
2Component Object Model Hijacking
1Netsh Helper DLL
1Pre-OS Boot
1Bootkit
1Privilege Escalation
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
2Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
2Create or Modify System Process
2Windows Service
2Event Triggered Execution
2Component Object Model Hijacking
1Netsh Helper DLL
1Defense Evasion
Impair Defenses
1Disable or Modify System Firewall
1Modify Registry
4Pre-OS Boot
1Bootkit
1Subvert Trust Controls
1Install Root Certificate
1Credential Access
Credentials from Password Stores
1Credentials from Web Browsers
1Unsecured Credentials
1Credentials In Files
1Discovery
Browser Information Discovery
1Peripheral Device Discovery
2Query Registry
7Software Discovery
1Security Software Discovery
1System Information Discovery
6System Location Discovery
1System Language Discovery
1System Time Discovery
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