General

  • Target
    https://nikke-global.com/download/nikkeminiloader0.0.6.359.exe
  • Sample260813-tnmbjsck4y

Malware Config

Targets

    • Target
      https://nikke-global.com/download/nikkeminiloader0.0.6.359.exe
    • Downloads MZ/PE file

    • Checks computer location settings

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

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Loads dropped DLL

    • 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.

    • Enumerates connected drives

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

    • Writes to the Master Boot Record (MBR)

      Bootkits write to the MBR to gain persistence at a level below the operating system.

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

Tasks