Overview

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Static

static

3

core-release.exe

windows10-2004-x64

10

core-release.exe

windows11-ltsc_2024-x64

10

LICENSES.c...m.html

windows10-2004-x64

3

LICENSES.c...m.html

windows11-ltsc_2024-x64

3

PatchDaemon.exe

windows10-2004-x64

10

PatchDaemon.exe

windows11-ltsc_2024-x64

10

d3dcompiler_47.dll

windows10-2004-x64

1

ffmpeg.dll

windows10-2004-x64

1

ffmpeg.dll

windows11-ltsc_2024-x64

1

libEGL.dll

windows10-2004-x64

1

libEGL.dll

windows11-ltsc_2024-x64

1

libGLESv2.dll

windows10-2004-x64

1

libGLESv2.dll

windows11-ltsc_2024-x64

1

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General

  • Target
    core-release.exe
  • Size 79.4MB
  • Sample260721-csdfrsct3n
  • SHA256 18c15d279fcd351eea65c0335341bba7545791de169da8186f78574727c24c3a
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Score
10/10
defense_evasiondiscoveryexecutionpersistencespywarestealertrojan

Malware Config

Targets

    • Target
      core-release.exe
    • Size 79.4MB
    • SHA256 18c15d279fcd351eea65c0335341bba7545791de169da8186f78574727c24c3a
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
    Score
    10/10
    defense_evasiondiscoveryexecutionpersistencetrojanspywarestealer

    • Windows security bypass

      defense_evasiontrojan

    • Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

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

      execution

    • Checks computer location settings

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

    • Drops startup file

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Loads dropped DLL

    • Prevents Microsoft Defender from scanning certain paths by adding an exclusion.

      Uses the Powershell Add-MpPreference cmdlet to exclude paths from being scanned by Microsoft Defender.

      defense_evasion

    • Reads user/profile data of local email clients

      Email clients store some user data on disk where infostealers will often target it.

      spywarestealer

    • Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

      spywarestealer

    • System Binary Proxy Execution: Rundll32

      Abuse Rundll32 to proxy execution of malicious code.

      defense_evasion

    • Accesses cryptocurrency files/wallets, possible credential harvesting

      spyware

    • 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

    • Hide Artifacts: Hidden Window

      Windows that would typically be displayed when an application carries out an operation can be hidden.

      defense_evasion

    • Looks up external IP address via web service

      Uses a legitimate IP lookup service to find the infected system's external IP.

    • Obfuscated Files or Information: Command Obfuscation

      Adversaries may obfuscate content during command execution to impede detection.

      defense_evasion

    • Executes a VBScript file via the Windows Script Host.

      execution
    behavioral1behavioral2
    • Target
      LICENSES.chromium.html
    • Size 8.7MB
    • SHA256 ad35e72893910d6f6ed20f4916457417af05b94ab5204c435c35f66a058d156b
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
    Score
    3/10
    discovery
    behavioral3behavioral4
    • Target
      PatchDaemon.exe
    • Size 168.1MB
    • SHA256 f1fdb3e045eff53d860bb757980dd194b392910fc8a9b640bae912388cda9c4c
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
    Score
    10/10
    defense_evasiondiscoveryexecutionpersistencespywarestealertrojan

    • Windows security bypass

      defense_evasiontrojan

    • Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

      Using powershell.exe command.

      execution

    • Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

      Run Powershell and hide display window.

      execution

    • Checks computer location settings

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

    • Drops startup file

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Prevents Microsoft Defender from scanning certain paths by adding an exclusion.

      Uses the Powershell Add-MpPreference cmdlet to exclude paths from being scanned by Microsoft Defender.

      defense_evasion

    • Reads user/profile data of local email clients

      Email clients store some user data on disk where infostealers will often target it.

      spywarestealer

    • Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

      spywarestealer

    • System Binary Proxy Execution: Rundll32

      Abuse Rundll32 to proxy execution of malicious code.

      defense_evasion

    • Accesses cryptocurrency files/wallets, possible credential harvesting

      spyware

    • 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

    • Hide Artifacts: Hidden Window

      Windows that would typically be displayed when an application carries out an operation can be hidden.

      defense_evasion

    • Looks up external IP address via web service

      Uses a legitimate IP lookup service to find the infected system's external IP.

    • Obfuscated Files or Information: Command Obfuscation

      Adversaries may obfuscate content during command execution to impede detection.

      defense_evasion

    • Executes a VBScript file via the Windows Script Host.

      execution
    behavioral5behavioral6
    • Target
      d3dcompiler_47.dll
    • Size 4.7MB
    • SHA256 7353f25dc5cf84d09894e3e0461cef0e56799adbc617fce37620ca67240b547d
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
    Score
    1/10
    behavioral7
    • Target
      ffmpeg.dll
    • Size 2.7MB
    • SHA256 11daf2bf89a3ac660533b3e487e0624668b35f45d2bd94e9b0324bce8758de60
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
    Score
    1/10
    behavioral8behavioral9
    • Target
      libEGL.dll
    • Size 468KB
    • SHA256 a4336a318e8d92a47843d5fe429dc6d1ff7271d8bac189d719bc8074a128fd6e
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
    Score
    1/10
    behavioral10behavioral11
    • Target
      libGLESv2.dll
    • Size 7.3MB
    • SHA256 7b0baa9e2e731716efe3e0bebf6a0bcd2d64f35d9f62b20d23acb4e098c9be36
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
    Score
    1/10
    behavioral12behavioral13

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

Reconnaissance

Resource Development

Initial Access

Execution

Command and Scripting Interpreter

5
T1059

PowerShell

3
T1059.001

Visual Basic

1
T1059.005

Windows Command Shell

1
T1059.003

Scheduled Task/Job

1
T1053

Scheduled Task

1
T1053.005

Persistence

Boot or Logon Autostart Execution

1
T1547

Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

1
T1547.001

Scheduled Task/Job

1
T1053

Scheduled Task

1
T1053.005

Privilege Escalation

Boot or Logon Autostart Execution

1
T1547

Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

1
T1547.001

Scheduled Task/Job

1
T1053

Scheduled Task

1
T1053.005

Defense Evasion

Hide Artifacts

3
T1564

File/Path Exclusions

1
T1564.012

Hidden Window

1
T1564.003

Ignore Process Interrupts

1
T1564.011

Impair Defenses

2
T1562

Disable or Modify Tools

2
T1562.001

Modify Registry

2
T1112

Obfuscated Files or Information

1
T1027

Command Obfuscation

1
T1027.010

System Binary Proxy Execution

1
T1218

Rundll32

1
T1218.011

Credential Access

Credentials from Password Stores

1
T1555

Credentials from Web Browsers

1
T1555.003

Unsecured Credentials

3
T1552

Credentials In Files

3
T1552.001

Discovery

Browser Information Discovery

1
T1217

Query Registry

5
T1012

System Information Discovery

4
T1082

System Location Discovery

1
T1614

System Language Discovery

1
T1614.001

System Time Discovery

1
T1124

Lateral Movement

Collection

Data from Local System

3
T1005

Command and Control

Exfiltration

Impact

Tasks