General

  • Target
    https://github.com/enginestein/Virus-Collection
  • Sample260801-rm76hsck8z

Malware Config

Extracted

Family
  • crimsonrat

C2
  • 185.136.161.124

Targets

    • Target
      https://github.com/enginestein/Virus-Collection
    • Chimera Ransomware Loader DLL

      Drops/unpacks executable file which resembles Chimera's Loader.dll.

    • CrimsonRAT main payload

    • Family: Chimera

      Ransomware which infects local and network files, often distributed via Dropbox links.

    • Family: CrimsonRat

      Crimson RAT is a malware linked to a Pakistani-linked threat actor.

    • Renames multiple (1806) files with added filename extension

      This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.

    • Boot or Logon Autostart Execution: Active Setup

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

    • Disables RegEdit via registry modification

    • Disables Task Manager via registry modification

    • Downloads MZ/PE file

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

    • Adds Run key to start application

    • Checks installed software on the system

      Looks up Uninstall key entries in the registry to enumerate software on the system.

    • Contacts third-party web service commonly abused for C2

      Legitimate web (hosting) services can be abused by malware authors to host malware or C2s.

    • Drops desktop.ini file(s)

    • Enumerates connected drives

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

    • Looks up external IP address via web service

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

    • Modifies WinLogon

    • Executes a VBScript file via the Windows Script Host.

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

Tasks