General

  • Target
    https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1390017676721787040/1523727411991285840/HalfSwordModInstaller.exe-3-v0-7-1743630106.exe?ex=6a4d293c&is=6a4bd7bc&hm=a63a58313afd8153fa8b9a1eba5e91eefbd4debedeb34b5900c849896a7e5462&
  • Sample260706-tzfcdahx3w

Malware Config

Targets

    • Target
      https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1390017676721787040/1523727411991285840/HalfSwordModInstaller.exe-3-v0-7-1743630106.exe?ex=6a4d293c&is=6a4bd7bc&hm=a63a58313afd8153fa8b9a1eba5e91eefbd4debedeb34b5900c849896a7e5462&
    • Renames multiple (6117) files with added filename extension

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

    • Downloads MZ/PE file

    • Checks computer location settings

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

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Loads dropped DLL

    • 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.

    • Drops file in System32 directory

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

Tasks