General

  • Target
    260915-navswatygv_pw_infected.zip
  • Size 8KB
  • Sample260915-s6wghaxtax
  • SHA256 91703a432140d73a11086ff976fabc6ed20cc1b476f5ffd180fc0cacf7dd00c2
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH

Malware Config

Extracted

Family
  • aokigahara

Botnet
  • b8a12d54f77e31372dac9fd44402f8b26111c337a114961bd75984ccb9a508a3

Campaign
  • f6d8815b

C2
  • https://neihite.cc/gate

Extracted

Family
  • overlord

C2
  • 64.89.163.63:5173

Targets

    • Target
      4363463463464363463463463.exe
    • Size 10KB
    • SHA256 2fcad226b17131da4274e1b9f8f31359bdd325c9568665f08fd1f6c5d06a23ce
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
    • Family: Aokigahara

      Aokigahara is a Windows stealer written in C.

    • Modifies visibility of hidden/system files in Explorer

    • Detected Nirsoft tools

      Free utilities often used by attackers which can steal passwords, product keys, etc.

    • NirSoft NirCmd

      NirCmd is a lightweight Windows command-line tool for automating system tasks

    • Downloads MZ/PE file

    • Manipulates Digital Signatures

      Attackers can apply techniques such as changing the registry keys of authenticode & Cryptography to make their binary seem validly signed.

    • Signed with revoked ConnectWise certificate

      Binary is signed using a ConnectWise certificate revoked for key compromise.

    • 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

    • Contacts third-party web service commonly abused for C2

      Legitimate web (hosting) services can be abused by malware authors to host malware or C2s.

    • Looks up external IP address via web service

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

    • Drops file in System32 directory

    • UPX packed file

      Detects executables packed with UPX/modified UPX open source packer.

    • Target
      New Text Document mod.exe
    • Size 8KB
    • SHA256 2e2e035ece4accdee838ecaacdc263fa526939597954d18d1320d73c8bf810c2
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
    • Family: Overlord

      Overlord is an open-source Windows RAT written in Golang.

    • Identifies VirtualBox via ACPI registry values (likely anti-VM)

    • Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

      Run Powershell and hide display window.

    • Downloads MZ/PE file

    • Signed with revoked ConnectWise certificate

      Binary is signed using a ConnectWise certificate revoked for key compromise.

    • Checks BIOS information in registry

      BIOS information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.

    • Checks computer location settings

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

    • Creates new service(s)

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

    • Registers new Windows logon scripts automatically executed at logon.

    • Stops running service(s)

    • Themida packer

      Detects Themida, an advanced Windows software protection system.

    • Accesses cryptocurrency files/wallets, possible credential harvesting

    • Checks whether UAC is enabled

    • Looks up external IP address via web service

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

    • Maps connected drives based on registry

      Disk information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.

    • Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger

    • UPX packed file

      Detects executables packed with UPX/modified UPX open source packer.

    • Target
      New Text Document mod.exse
    • Size 8KB
    • SHA256 2e2e035ece4accdee838ecaacdc263fa526939597954d18d1320d73c8bf810c2
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
    • Identifies VirtualBox via ACPI registry values (likely anti-VM)

    • Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

      Run Powershell to modify Windows Defender settings to add exclusions for file extensions, paths, and processes.

    • Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

      Run Powershell and hide display window.

    • Downloads MZ/PE file

    • Signed with revoked ConnectWise certificate

      Binary is signed using a ConnectWise certificate revoked for key compromise.

    • Checks BIOS information in registry

      BIOS information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.

    • 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.

    • Themida packer

      Detects Themida, an advanced Windows software protection system.

    • Accesses cryptocurrency files/wallets, possible credential harvesting

    • Checks whether UAC is enabled

    • Looks up external IP address via web service

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

    • Maps connected drives based on registry

      Disk information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.

    • Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger

    • UPX packed file

      Detects executables packed with UPX/modified UPX open source packer.

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

Tasks