General

  • Target
    https://dwn.metaforgechain4.lol/g/zip/DCX6nsXTzRi8jiVbB63eUdfv/Adobe_Photoshop_2026_v27.9.1_(x64)_+_Fix.zip
  • Sample260815-ze8fbatbpd

Malware Config

Targets

    • Target
      https://dwn.metaforgechain4.lol/g/zip/DCX6nsXTzRi8jiVbB63eUdfv/Adobe_Photoshop_2026_v27.9.1_(x64)_+_Fix.zip
    • Downloads MZ/PE file

    • Checks computer location settings

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

    • 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.

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Loads dropped DLL

    • Modifies system executable filetype association

    • Reads user/profile data of local email clients

      Email clients store some user data on disk where infostealers will often target it.

    • Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

    • Accesses cryptocurrency files/wallets, possible credential harvesting

    • 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.

    • Checks whether UAC is enabled

    • Drops desktop.ini file(s)

    • Enumerates connected drives

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

    • Network Share Discovery

      Attempt to gather information on host network.

    • Drops file in System32 directory

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

Tasks