General
- Target MasonClient12f_Slayed-cleaned.exe
- Size 1.6MB
- Sample260927-l2ymqswwft
- SHA256 69f7cfc10aa1a343defd5e3304c10d581cbf54cfd525cf4ffb0b03e82449413b
- MD5 fd0a6350adbb7354f028d1df41389873
- SHA1 008120f3bdbe37fab6c7d5f09d3e9de843a64ee5
- SHA512 84feac9b1d8cee2947b849e51f1abfe0742719084cd6812a503d6477bff05fc7da5bbbf6e9b8add053bc6a39bdf983de78f39f36140c9d8199f8a77f91251735
- SSDEEP 24576:g41yJjxmUzyD5ctmj7RdfmdhMq6E+m+rr6O67Ies2CQQMk/jtjJzaXb:TwRv2ee7vfA3K61Ues2D+/jtjJzaXb
- TLSH T1C985338A0559F981C0AD53753E6E86C29B1CF3B3AB903B27F44317AD772B21F5115D88
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
MasonClient12f_Slayed-cleaned.exe
Resource
win10ltsc2021-20260911-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
MasonClient12f_Slayed-cleaned.exe
Resource
win11-20260911-en
Behavioral task
behavioral3
Sample
MasonClient12f_Slayed-cleaned.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260911-en
Malware Config
Extracted
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neptunerat
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ggge24x-54659.portmap.host:54659
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filename
USB.exe
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group
MasonGroup
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key
mvGDfjkSasL53WcZ
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rat_name
MasonRAT
Targets
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- Target MasonClient12f_Slayed-cleaned.exe
- Size 1.6MB
- SHA256 69f7cfc10aa1a343defd5e3304c10d581cbf54cfd525cf4ffb0b03e82449413b
- MD5 fd0a6350adbb7354f028d1df41389873
- SHA1 008120f3bdbe37fab6c7d5f09d3e9de843a64ee5
- SHA512 84feac9b1d8cee2947b849e51f1abfe0742719084cd6812a503d6477bff05fc7da5bbbf6e9b8add053bc6a39bdf983de78f39f36140c9d8199f8a77f91251735
- SSDEEP 24576:g41yJjxmUzyD5ctmj7RdfmdhMq6E+m+rr6O67Ies2CQQMk/jtjJzaXb:TwRv2ee7vfA3K61Ues2D+/jtjJzaXb
- TLSH T1C985338A0559F981C0AD53753E6E86C29B1CF3B3AB903B27F44317AD772B21F5115D88
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
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Detects DonutLoader
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Detects NeptuneRAT stealer
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Family: DonutLoader
DonutLoader is a position-independent code that enables in-memory execution of VBScript, JScript, EXE, DLL files and dotNET assemblies.
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Suspicious use of NtCreateUserProcessOtherParentProcess
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Sets service image path in registry
This determines the executable launched when a service starts. It can be used to establish persistence.
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Checks BIOS information in registry
BIOS information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.
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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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Indicator Removal: Clear Windows Event Logs
Clear Windows Event Logs to hide the activity of an intrusion.
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Adds Run key to start application
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Enumerates connected drives
Attempts to read the root path of hard drives other than the default C: drive.
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Writes to the Master Boot Record (MBR)
Bootkits write to the MBR to gain persistence at a level below the operating system.
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Drops file in System32 directory
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Suspicious use of SetThreadContext
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16
Execution
Command and Scripting Interpreter
1Windows Command Shell
1Scheduled Task/Job
1Scheduled Task
1Persistence
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
2Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
2Create or Modify System Process
1Windows Service
1Pre-OS Boot
1Bootkit
1Scheduled Task/Job
1Scheduled Task
1Privilege Escalation
Access Token Manipulation
1Parent PID Spoofing
1Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
2Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
2Create or Modify System Process
1Windows Service
1Scheduled Task/Job
1Scheduled Task
1Defense Evasion
Access Token Manipulation
1Parent PID Spoofing
1Indicator Removal
1Clear Windows Event Logs
1Modify Registry
2Pre-OS Boot
1Bootkit
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