General
- Target mns.exe
- Size 1.1MB
- Sample260721-c2sl2ses7v
- SHA256 c836f1e0b97cc0dc3d8942ba1858590df48f227d75ab955ddea3b2921abe4b2f
- MD5 3f1a6a648115ad71bd6e5adfb7d746a2
- SHA1 2f1a9d7cf05e4646c2dc6381a09e5086e1bf6215
- SHA512 453d8e4a00ddb903b06932321c64fe4ae791188598b8edf8fdc38d6235c75732d9472c8f85eae01372433225ef01db4ddbc46c3bc5f831437ddd58d455256eee
- SSDEEP 12288:seCGDdog0ttPLmXGn3s78CSTGZPtAsA1cif/qYs82xl6kmp34duCDTX73L:XUBUTAqiHqYdpkmFCvLL
- TLSH T1FF458D46F75391BDD52BC1758AAB1633F632B80C4135BB7F5A5487BA3F92B000628B27
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
mns.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260513-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
mns.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Extracted
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neptunerat
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russn-48812.portmap.host:48812
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filename
USB.exe
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group
MasonGroup
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key
FMyLVvjBTyADMJTG
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rat_name
MasonRAT
Targets
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- Target mns.exe
- Size 1.1MB
- SHA256 c836f1e0b97cc0dc3d8942ba1858590df48f227d75ab955ddea3b2921abe4b2f
- MD5 3f1a6a648115ad71bd6e5adfb7d746a2
- SHA1 2f1a9d7cf05e4646c2dc6381a09e5086e1bf6215
- SHA512 453d8e4a00ddb903b06932321c64fe4ae791188598b8edf8fdc38d6235c75732d9472c8f85eae01372433225ef01db4ddbc46c3bc5f831437ddd58d455256eee
- SSDEEP 12288:seCGDdog0ttPLmXGn3s78CSTGZPtAsA1cif/qYs82xl6kmp34duCDTX73L:XUBUTAqiHqYdpkmFCvLL
- TLSH T1FF458D46F75391BDD52BC1758AAB1633F632B80C4135BB7F5A5487BA3F92B000628B27
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
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Detects DonutLoader
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Detects NeptuneRAT stealer
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Family: DonutLoader
DonutLoader is a position-independent code that enables in-memory execution of VBScript, JScript, EXE, DLL files and dotNET assemblies.
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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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Checks BIOS information in registry
BIOS information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.
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Checks computer location settings
Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.
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Executes dropped EXE
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Adds Run key to start application
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Contacts third-party web service commonly abused for C2
Legitimate web (hosting) services can be abused by malware authors to host malware or C2s.
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Drops desktop.ini file(s)
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Checks system information in the registry
System information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.
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Drops file in System32 directory
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Hide Artifacts: Hidden Files and Directories
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16
Execution
Command and Scripting Interpreter
1Windows Command Shell
1Scheduled Task/Job
1Scheduled Task
1Persistence
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
2Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
2Create or Modify System Process
1Windows Service
1Scheduled Task/Job
1Scheduled Task
1Privilege Escalation
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
2Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
2Create or Modify System Process
1Windows Service
1Scheduled Task/Job
1Scheduled Task
1Defense Evasion
Hide Artifacts
2Hidden Files and Directories
2Modify Registry
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