General
- Target MCBE GDK Switcher.exe
- Size 106KB
- Sample260825-wc5pvsac37
- SHA256 0815adfbfc54b65dd250bdf6af3547156ae3e3f7e42a68941302390025988c7f
Score
8/10
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target MCBE GDK Switcher.exe
- Size 106KB
- SHA256 0815adfbfc54b65dd250bdf6af3547156ae3e3f7e42a68941302390025988c7f
Score8/10-
Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell
Run Powershell to modify Windows Defender settings to add exclusions for file extensions, paths, and processes.
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Downloads MZ/PE file
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Checks computer location settings
Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.
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Executes dropped EXE
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Prevents Microsoft Defender from scanning certain paths by adding an exclusion.
Uses the Powershell Add-MpPreference cmdlet to exclude paths from being scanned by Microsoft Defender.
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Adds Run key to start application
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Contacts third-party web service commonly abused for C2
Legitimate web (hosting) services can be abused by malware authors to host malware or C2s.
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16
Execution
Command and Scripting Interpreter
1PowerShell
1Scheduled Task/Job
1Scheduled Task
1Persistence
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
1Scheduled Task/Job
1Scheduled Task
1Privilege Escalation
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
1Scheduled Task/Job
1Scheduled Task
1