General
- Target ProtonVPN_v5.1.6_x64.exe
- Size 123.8MB
- Sample260731-wc9ntaec25
- SHA256 907cea353a28ae0e8274375d49d8df318221c4e205f134575bd76c67b6fd64b1
Score
10/10
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target ProtonVPN_v5.1.6_x64.exe
- Size 123.8MB
- SHA256 907cea353a28ae0e8274375d49d8df318221c4e205f134575bd76c67b6fd64b1
Score10/10-
Suspicious use of NtCreateUserProcessOtherParentProcess
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Adds Run key to start application
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Downloads MZ/PE file
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Enumerates connected drives
Attempts to read the root path of hard drives other than the default C: drive.
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Checks computer location settings
Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.
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Drops file in System32 directory
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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.
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16
Persistence
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
1Event Triggered Execution
1Component Object Model Hijacking
1Privilege Escalation
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
1Event Triggered Execution
1Component Object Model Hijacking
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