General

  • Target
    Potassium.exe
  • Size 9.9MB
  • Sample261012-aj39qacd33
  • SHA256 1d9dfe7548e54ee53d3db1fad857e2eab0036f4357a0135bd3074b9137639e94
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH

Malware Config

Targets

    • Target
      Potassium.exe
    • Size 9.9MB
    • SHA256 1d9dfe7548e54ee53d3db1fad857e2eab0036f4357a0135bd3074b9137639e94
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
    • Deletes Windows Defender Definitions

      Uses mpcmdrun utility to delete all AV definitions.

    • Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

      Using powershell.exe command.

    • Disables one or more Microsoft Defender components

      Uses the Powershell Set-MpPreference cmdlet to disable one or more Microsoft Defender components.

    • Drops file in Drivers directory

    • Clipboard Data

      Adversaries may collect data stored in the clipboard from users copying information within or between applications.

    • 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.

    • Unsecured Credentials: Credentials In Files

      Steal credentials from unsecured files.

    • Accesses cryptocurrency files/wallets, possible credential harvesting

    • 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.

    • Obfuscated Files or Information: Command Obfuscation

      Adversaries may obfuscate content during command execution to impede detection.

    • Discovers running processes

      Running process information can be used to identify security tools or plan follow-on actions.

    • UPX packed file

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

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

Tasks