General

  • Target
    2026-09-03_9b4eb172cd079bef1c5983c74c8aaa7f_elex_hijackloader_manuscrypt_redline-stealer_rhadamanthys_stop_swisyn
  • Size 11.8MB
  • Sample260905-2g1vcstfje
  • SHA256 a7af34a32c500db5fc057f479ddd3b39a4acc87341cd14f4d0d5df88e78d6fac
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH

Malware Config

Targets

    • Target
      2026-09-03_9b4eb172cd079bef1c5983c74c8aaa7f_elex_hijackloader_manuscrypt_redline-stealer_rhadamanthys_stop_swisyn
    • Size 11.8MB
    • SHA256 a7af34a32c500db5fc057f479ddd3b39a4acc87341cd14f4d0d5df88e78d6fac
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
    • Modifies visibility of hidden/system files in Explorer

    • Detects binaries (Windows and macOS) referencing many web browsers. Observed in information stealers

    • Detects executables containing SQL queries to confidential data stores. Observed in infostealers

    • Drops file in Drivers directory

    • 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

    • Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

    • 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.

    • Installs/modifies Browser Helper Object

      BHOs are DLL modules which act as plugins for Internet Explorer.

    • Drops file in System32 directory

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

Tasks