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dark_pulse.exe

windows11-ltsc_2024-x64

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General

  • Target
    dark_pulse.exe
  • Size 514KB
  • Sample260817-hhnrmsfn41
  • SHA256 6208c7e1c1845bfe06c7333662a1e3c65de63cbd7e6be359a70afa501a9947bf
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Score
10/10
defense_evasionexecutionpersistenceprivilege_escalation

Malware Config

Targets

    • Target
      dark_pulse.exe
    • Size 514KB
    • SHA256 6208c7e1c1845bfe06c7333662a1e3c65de63cbd7e6be359a70afa501a9947bf
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
    Score
    10/10
    defense_evasionexecutionpersistenceprivilege_escalation

    • Contains code to disable Windows Defender

      A .NET executable tasked with disabling Windows Defender capabilities such as realtime monitoring, blocking at first seen, etc.

    • Modifies WinLogon for persistence

      persistence

    • Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

      Run Powershell and hide display window.

      execution

    • Event Triggered Execution: Image File Execution Options Injection

      persistence

    • Creates a file in the Startup directory

      A file was written to a Windows startup folder. Files in these directories are executed automatically when a user logs on or an application initializes.

      persistenceprivilege_escalation

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Adds Run key to start application

      persistence

    • Indicator Removal: File Deletion

      Adversaries may delete files left behind by the actions of their intrusion activity.

      defense_evasion

    • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit

    • Drops file in System32 directory

    behavioral1

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

Tasks