General

  • Target
    XWormClient.exe
  • Size 98KB
  • Sample261009-2falsac12l
  • SHA256 ab171ff8324507f4f9fcb23b99969e0dfc037ffb09204535a9c328a199dcfaed
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH

Malware Config

Targets

    • Target
      XWormClient.exe
    • Size 98KB
    • SHA256 ab171ff8324507f4f9fcb23b99969e0dfc037ffb09204535a9c328a199dcfaed
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
    • Detect Xworm Payload

    • Detects DonutLoader

    • Family: DonutLoader

      DonutLoader is a position-independent code that enables in-memory execution of VBScript, JScript, EXE, DLL files and dotNET assemblies.

    • Family: Xworm

      Xworm is a remote access trojan written in C#.

    • Possible privilege escalation attempt

    • Checks BIOS information in registry

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

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Indicator Removal: Clear Windows Event Logs

      Clear Windows Event Logs to hide the activity of an intrusion.

    • Loads dropped DLL

    • Modifies file permissions

    • 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.

    • Drops desktop.ini file(s)

    • Drops file in System32 directory

    • Sets desktop wallpaper using registry

    • Suspicious use of SetThreadContext

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

Tasks