General

  • Target
    bvbbline pdf proof.zip
  • Size 1KB
  • Sample260827-epqm2axwcs
  • SHA256 551db50cbc462fb1455fda9eb7d79b2f6a1cb98e16cf32512dc751bd6fd935d6
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 TLSH

Malware Config

Extracted

Language
  • hta

Source
URLs
  • hta.dropper

    https://verifygate.org/x.hta

Targets

    • Target
      bvbbline pdf proof/bvbbline pdf proof/bvbbline truth.pdf.lnk
    • Size 1KB
    • SHA256 63852c5e62ceafb72e9e76f66607700e3658d03a573119a68e28a8f1b7be7fb7
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 TLSH
    • Windows security bypass

    • Badlisted process makes network request

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

    • Downloads MZ/PE file

    • Checks computer location settings

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

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

    • Windows security modification

    • Checks installed software on the system

      Looks up Uninstall key entries in the registry to enumerate software on the system.

    • Looks up external IP address via web service

      Uses a legitimate IP lookup service to find the infected system's external IP.

    • Obfuscated Files or Information: Command Obfuscation

      Adversaries may obfuscate content during command execution to impede detection.

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

Tasks