ConnectWise ScreenConnect remote access tool

ConnectWise ScreenConnect is a remote desktop tool that can be used as a backdoor.

Badlisted process makes network request

Network request originating from process or tool commonly abused by malware.

Enumerates connected drives

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

Boot or Logon Autostart Execution: Authentication Package

Suspicious Windows Authentication Registry Modification.

Checks computer location settings

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

Drops file in System32 directory

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.