General
- Target https://github.com/itzshellxd/XWORM
- Sample260905-bb5y1scn3s
Static task
static1
URLScan task
urlscan1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
https://github.com/itzshellxd/XWORM
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260709-en
Malware Config
Extracted
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xworm
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5.0
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gAfmFJ8kvUIVEmMa
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Install_directory
%Public%
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install_file
XWormClient.exe
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localhost
127.0.0.1
Extracted
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xworm
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XWorm V6.0
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Install_directory
%Public%
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install_file
XWormClient.exe
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localhost
127.0.0.1
Targets
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- Target https://github.com/itzshellxd/XWORM
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Detect Xworm Payload
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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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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.
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Executes dropped EXE
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Uses the VBS compiler for execution
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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.
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Looks up external IP address via web service
Uses a legitimate IP lookup service to find the infected system's external IP.
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16
Execution
Command and Scripting Interpreter
2PowerShell
1Scheduled Task/Job
1Scheduled Task
1Persistence
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
2Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
2Scheduled Task/Job
1Scheduled Task
1Privilege Escalation
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
2Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
2Scheduled Task/Job
1Scheduled Task
1