General

  • Target
    https://github.com/dashtheapk/Ultimate-RAT-Collection2026/tree/main/MasonRAT/MasonRAT
  • Sample260803-x88basef82

Malware Config

Extracted

Family
  • neptunerat

Attributes
  • filename

    MasonUSB.exe

  • group

    MasonGroup

  • key

    ojroMJlGWACmfC79

  • localhost

    127.0.0.1:1417

  • rat_name

    MasonRAT

Targets

    • Target
      https://github.com/dashtheapk/Ultimate-RAT-Collection2026/tree/main/MasonRAT/MasonRAT
    • Detects NeptuneRAT stealer

    • Family: NeptuneRAT, MasonRAT

      NeptuneRAT aka MasonRAT is a trojan written in C#.

    • Suspicious use of NtCreateUserProcessOtherParentProcess

    • Badlisted process makes network request

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

    • Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

      Run Powershell and hide display window.

    • Modifies Windows Firewall

    • Checks BIOS information in registry

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

    • Checks computer location settings

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

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Loads dropped DLL

    • Reads data files stored by FTP clients

      Tries to access configuration files associated with programs like FileZilla.

    • Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

    • Unsecured Credentials: Credentials In Files

      Steal credentials from unsecured files.

    • Uses the VBS compiler for execution

    • 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.

    • Enumerates connected drives

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

    • Drops file in System32 directory

    • Suspicious use of SetThreadContext

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

Tasks