Overview

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xeno.exe

windows10-2004-x64

10

xeno.exe

windows11-ltsc_2024-x64

10

Analysis

  • user interaction
    yes
  • max time kernel
    277s
  • max time network
    278s
  • platform
    windows11-ltsc_2024_x64
  • resource
    win11ltsc2024-20260710-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win11ltsc2024-20260710-enlocale:en-usos:windows11-ltsc_2024-x64systemwindows
  • submitted
    24/07/2026, 01:25

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General

  • Target
    xeno.exe
  • Size 790KB
  • Sample260724-btfrvaep4s
  • SHA256 234b14f589de195ff5e3cd5a360919f8f8c45782f7017d79b7f85a7164089c8c
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Score
10/10
adwaredefense_evasionexecutionpersistenceprivilege_escalationransomwarespyware

Malware Config

Signatures

  • Modifies WinLogon for persistence 2 TTPs 1 IoCs
    persistence
  • Boot or Logon Autostart Execution: Active Setup 2 TTPs 1 IoCs

    Adversaries may achieve persistence by adding a Registry key to the Active Setup of the local machine.

    persistence
  • Event Triggered Execution: AppInit DLLs 1 TTPs

    Adversaries may establish persistence and/or elevate privileges by executing malicious content triggered by AppInit DLLs loaded into processes.

    persistenceprivilege_escalation
  • Executes dropped EXE 10 IoCs
  • Loads dropped DLL 26 IoCs
  • Enumerates connected drives 3 TTPs 2 IoCs

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

  • Looks up external IP address via web service 15 IoCs

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

  • Drops file in Windows directory 4 IoCs
  • Executes a command shell one-liner 1 TTPs 5 IoCs

    Execution of a cmd.exe one-liner (/c "close" or /k "keep") is a common script/loader stage.

    execution
  • Checks SCSI registry key(s) 3 TTPs 64 IoCs

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

  • Delays execution with timeout.exe 1 IoCs
    defense_evasion
  • Kills process with taskkill 1 IoCs
    defense_evasion
  • Modifies Internet Explorer settings 1 TTPs 4 IoCs
    adwarespyware
  • Modifies registry class 38 IoCs
  • Scheduled Task/Job: Scheduled Task 1 TTPs 4 IoCs

    Schtasks is often used by malware for persistence or to perform post-infection execution.

    persistenceexecution
  • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 23 IoCs
  • Suspicious behavior: GetForegroundWindowSpam 1 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 49 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of FindShellTrayWindow 52 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of SendNotifyMessage 46 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of SetWindowsHookEx 7 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 14 IoCs
  • Uses Task Scheduler COM API 1 TTPs

    The Task Scheduler COM API can be used to schedule applications to run on boot or at set times.

    persistence
  • Uses Volume Shadow Copy WMI provider

    The Volume Shadow Copy service is used to manage backups/snapshots.

    ransomware
  • Uses Volume Shadow Copy service COM API

    The Volume Shadow Copy service is used to manage backups/snapshots.

    ransomware

Processes

  • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\xeno.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\xeno.exe"
    1⤵
    • Modifies WinLogon for persistence
    • Drops file in Windows directory
    • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
    • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
    • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
    PID:2796
    • C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\CMD.exe
      "CMD" netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="sIA/?8z"?A9(?|" dir=in action=allow program="C:\Windows\xdwd_Microsoft67" enable=yes & exit
      2⤵
        PID:2168
      • C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\cmd.exe
        "cmd" /c schtasks /create /f /sc minute /mo 1 /tn "" /tr "C:\Windows\xdwd_Microsoft67" /RL HIGHEST & exit
        2⤵
        • Executes a command shell one-liner
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:4868
        • C:\Windows\system32\schtasks.exe
          schtasks /create /f /sc minute /mo 1 /tn "" /tr "C:\Windows\xdwd_Microsoft67" /RL HIGHEST
          3⤵
          • Scheduled Task/Job: Scheduled Task
          PID:5696
      • C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\cmd.exe
        "cmd" /C taskkill /im explorer.exe /f > NUL 2>&1 && timeout /t 3 /nobreak > NUL && start explorer.exe
        2⤵
        • Executes a command shell one-liner
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:5336
        • C:\Windows\system32\taskkill.exe
          taskkill /im explorer.exe /f
          3⤵
          • Loads dropped DLL
          • Kills process with taskkill
          • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          PID:5616
        • C:\Windows\system32\timeout.exe
          timeout /t 3 /nobreak
          3⤵
          • Loads dropped DLL
          • Delays execution with timeout.exe
          • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
          PID:5648
        • C:\Windows\explorer.exe
          explorer.exe
          3⤵
          • Boot or Logon Autostart Execution: Active Setup
          • Loads dropped DLL
          • Enumerates connected drives
          • Checks SCSI registry key(s)
          • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
          • Modifies registry class
          • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
          • Suspicious behavior: GetForegroundWindowSpam
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          • Suspicious use of FindShellTrayWindow
          • Suspicious use of SendNotifyMessage
          • Suspicious use of SetWindowsHookEx
          • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
          PID:1592
          • C:\Windows\system32\mspaint.exe
            "C:\Windows\system32\mspaint.exe" "C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\ProtectSwitch.bmp"
            4⤵
            • Loads dropped DLL
            • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
            • Suspicious use of SetWindowsHookEx
            PID:4844
      • C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\cmd.exe
        "cmd" /c schtasks /create /f /sc minute /mo 1 /tn "" /tr "C:\Windows\xdwd_Microsoft67" /RL HIGHEST & exit
        2⤵
        • Executes a command shell one-liner
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:2948
        • C:\Windows\system32\schtasks.exe
          schtasks /create /f /sc minute /mo 1 /tn "" /tr "C:\Windows\xdwd_Microsoft67" /RL HIGHEST
          3⤵
          • Scheduled Task/Job: Scheduled Task
          PID:4200
      • C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\cmd.exe
        "cmd" /c schtasks /create /f /sc minute /mo 1 /tn "" /tr "C:\Windows\xdwd_Microsoft67" /RL HIGHEST & exit
        2⤵
        • Executes a command shell one-liner
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:3760
        • C:\Windows\system32\schtasks.exe
          schtasks /create /f /sc minute /mo 1 /tn "" /tr "C:\Windows\xdwd_Microsoft67" /RL HIGHEST
          3⤵
          • Scheduled Task/Job: Scheduled Task
          PID:5052
      • C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\cmd.exe
        "cmd" /c schtasks /create /f /sc minute /mo 1 /tn "" /tr "C:\Windows\xdwd_Microsoft67" /RL HIGHEST & exit
        2⤵
        • Executes a command shell one-liner
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:4140
        • C:\Windows\system32\schtasks.exe
          schtasks /create /f /sc minute /mo 1 /tn "" /tr "C:\Windows\xdwd_Microsoft67" /RL HIGHEST
          3⤵
          • Scheduled Task/Job: Scheduled Task
          PID:1624
    • C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\StartMenuExperienceHost.exe
      "C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\StartMenuExperienceHost.exe" -ServerName:App.AppXywbrabmsek0gm3tkwpr5kwzbs55tkqay.mca
      1⤵
      • Modifies registry class
      • Suspicious use of SetWindowsHookEx
      PID:3712
    • C:\Windows\SystemApps\MicrosoftWindows.Client.CBS_cw5n1h2txyewy\SearchHost.exe
      "C:\Windows\SystemApps\MicrosoftWindows.Client.CBS_cw5n1h2txyewy\SearchHost.exe" -ServerName:CortanaUI.AppXstmwaab17q5s3y22tp6apqz7a45vwv65.mca
      1⤵
      • Modifies registry class
      • Suspicious use of SetWindowsHookEx
      PID:3720
    • C:\Windows\xdwd_Microsoft67
      "C:\Windows\xdwd_Microsoft67"
      1⤵
      • Executes dropped EXE
      • Loads dropped DLL
      • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      PID:2040
    • C:\Windows\xdwd_Microsoft67
      "C:\Windows\xdwd_Microsoft67"
      1⤵
      • Executes dropped EXE
      • Loads dropped DLL
      • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      PID:308
    • C:\Windows\xdwd_Microsoft67
      "C:\Windows\xdwd_Microsoft67"
      1⤵
      • Executes dropped EXE
      • Loads dropped DLL
      • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      PID:4116
    • C:\Windows\xdwd_Microsoft67
      "C:\Windows\xdwd_Microsoft67"
      1⤵
      • Executes dropped EXE
      • Loads dropped DLL
      • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      PID:2844
    • C:\Windows\xdwd_Microsoft67
      "C:\Windows\xdwd_Microsoft67"
      1⤵
      • Executes dropped EXE
      • Loads dropped DLL
      • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      PID:4840
    • C:\Windows\xdwd_Microsoft67
      "C:\Windows\xdwd_Microsoft67"
      1⤵
      • Executes dropped EXE
      • Loads dropped DLL
      • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      PID:2644
    • C:\Windows\xdwd_Microsoft67
      "C:\Windows\xdwd_Microsoft67"
      1⤵
      • Executes dropped EXE
      • Loads dropped DLL
      • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      PID:4928
    • C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe
      C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted -p -s DeviceAssociationService
      1⤵
      • Loads dropped DLL
      • Checks SCSI registry key(s)
      • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
      PID:5328
    • C:\Windows\xdwd_Microsoft67
      "C:\Windows\xdwd_Microsoft67"
      1⤵
      • Executes dropped EXE
      • Loads dropped DLL
      • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      PID:1132
    • C:\Windows\xdwd_Microsoft67
      "C:\Windows\xdwd_Microsoft67"
      1⤵
      • Executes dropped EXE
      • Loads dropped DLL
      • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      PID:4664
    • C:\Windows\xdwd_Microsoft67
      "C:\Windows\xdwd_Microsoft67"
      1⤵
      • Executes dropped EXE
      • Loads dropped DLL
      • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      PID:2168

    Network

          MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

          Reconnaissance

          Resource Development

          Initial Access

          Execution

          Command and Scripting Interpreter

          1
          T1059

          Windows Command Shell

          1
          T1059.003

          Scheduled Task/Job

          1
          T1053

          Scheduled Task

          1
          T1053.005

          Persistence

          Boot or Logon Autostart Execution

          2
          T1547

          Active Setup

          1
          T1547.014

          Winlogon Helper DLL

          1
          T1547.004

          Event Triggered Execution

          1
          T1546

          AppInit DLLs

          1
          T1546.010

          Scheduled Task/Job

          1
          T1053

          Scheduled Task

          1
          T1053.005

          Privilege Escalation

          Boot or Logon Autostart Execution

          2
          T1547

          Active Setup

          1
          T1547.014

          Winlogon Helper DLL

          1
          T1547.004

          Event Triggered Execution

          1
          T1546

          AppInit DLLs

          1
          T1546.010

          Scheduled Task/Job

          1
          T1053

          Scheduled Task

          1
          T1053.005

          Defense Evasion

          Modify Registry

          3
          T1112

          Credential Access

          Discovery

          Peripheral Device Discovery

          2
          T1120

          Query Registry

          3
          T1012

          System Information Discovery

          2
          T1082

          Lateral Movement

          Collection

          Command and Control

          Exfiltration

          Impact

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          Downloads

          prep_Activatable Class_Hermes_perf.cache
          • Path C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\TempState\prep_Activatable Class_Hermes_perf.cache
          • Size 599B
          • SHA256 b536a3dae9ea5c69081f0491eed829e3b57e32401fdf49a63031bcd6b20e6fdb
          • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 TLSH
          Submit Download

          xdwd.dll
          • Path C:\Windows\xdwd.dll
          • Size 136KB
          • SHA256 35c8d022e1d917f1aabdceae98097ccc072161b302f84c768ca63e4b32ac2b66
          • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
          Submit Download

          xdwd_Microsoft67
          • Path C:\Windows\xdwd_Microsoft67
          • Size 790KB
          • SHA256 234b14f589de195ff5e3cd5a360919f8f8c45782f7017d79b7f85a7164089c8c
          • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
          Submit Download

          memory/308-323-0x000002DE476C0000-0x000002DE4778A000-memory.dmp
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          memory/1592-239-0x000000000E4A0000-0x000000000ED1B000-memory.dmp
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          memory/1592-322-0x000000000E4A0000-0x000000000ED1B000-memory.dmp
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          memory/2796-4-0x00007FFB9D7C0000-0x00007FFB9E164000-memory.dmp
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          memory/2796-7-0x00007FFB9D7C0000-0x00007FFB9E164000-memory.dmp
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          memory/2796-8-0x00007FFB9D7C0000-0x00007FFB9E164000-memory.dmp
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          memory/2796-9-0x00007FFB9D7C0000-0x00007FFB9E164000-memory.dmp
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          memory/2796-6-0x00007FFB9D7C0000-0x00007FFB9E164000-memory.dmp
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          memory/2796-5-0x00007FFB9D7C0000-0x00007FFB9E164000-memory.dmp
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          memory/2796-0-0x00000232BF880000-0x00000232BF948000-memory.dmp
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          memory/2796-3-0x00007FFB9D7C0000-0x00007FFB9E164000-memory.dmp
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          memory/2796-295-0x00007FFB9D7C0000-0x00007FFB9E164000-memory.dmp
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          memory/2796-2-0x00007FFB9D7C0000-0x00007FFB9E164000-memory.dmp
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          memory/2796-1-0x00007FFB9D94F000-0x00007FFB9D950000-memory.dmp
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          memory/3720-84-0x000001D97D1B0000-0x000001D97D2B0000-memory.dmp
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          memory/3720-113-0x000001D97D4E0000-0x000001D97D500000-memory.dmp
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          memory/3720-92-0x000001D97D0A0000-0x000001D97D0C0000-memory.dmp
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          memory/3720-82-0x000001D97BCC0000-0x000001D97BCE0000-memory.dmp
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          memory/3720-67-0x000001D177F30000-0x000001D178030000-memory.dmp
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          memory/5616-43-0x00007FFBC0860000-0x00007FFBC0AC3000-memory.dmp
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          memory/5616-42-0x00007FFBC0860000-0x00007FFBC0AC3000-memory.dmp
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          memory/5616-41-0x00007FFBC09BF000-0x00007FFBC09C0000-memory.dmp
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