Overview

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Static

static

3

MSI_MPG_photo.exe

windows10-2004-x64

MSI_MPG_photo.exe

windows11-ltsc_2024-x64

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General

  • Target
    MSI_MPG_photo.exe
  • Size 113.1MB
  • Sample261027-24p2dahs6l
  • SHA256 28690481d365fec84ff8be4a2a55e247bf1f3aa8e3f6f3a24fd937c80da67a78
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Score
10/10
command_and_controldefense_evasiondiscoveryexecutionpersistencepyinstallerransomware

Malware Config

Targets

    • Target
      MSI_MPG_photo.exe
    • Size 113.1MB
    • SHA256 28690481d365fec84ff8be4a2a55e247bf1f3aa8e3f6f3a24fd937c80da67a78
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
    Score
    10/10
    command_and_controldefense_evasiondiscoveryexecutionpersistenceransomware

    • Modifies WinLogon for persistence

      persistence

    • Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

      Run Powershell and hide display window.

      execution

    • Executes a file named after a Windows system binary

      The file runs from a user directory while carrying the name of an executable that normally only exists in System32.

      defense_evasion

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Loads dropped DLL

    • Outbound SSH connection to public host

      SSH is used for remote access. This may indicate SSH host discovery, encrypted C2 traffic, or data exfiltration.

      command_and_control

    • Enumerates connected drives

      Attempts to read the root path of hard drives other than the default C: drive.

    • Drops file in System32 directory

    behavioral1behavioral2

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

Reconnaissance

Resource Development

Initial Access

Execution

Command and Scripting Interpreter

2
T1059

PowerShell

1
T1059.001

Windows Command Shell

1
T1059.003

Persistence

Boot or Logon Autostart Execution

1
T1547

Winlogon Helper DLL

1
T1547.004

Privilege Escalation

Boot or Logon Autostart Execution

1
T1547

Winlogon Helper DLL

1
T1547.004

Defense Evasion

Masquerading

1
T1036

Match Legitimate Name or Location

1
T1036.005

Modify Registry

1
T1112

Credential Access

Discovery

Browser Information Discovery

1
T1217

Network Service Discovery

1
T1046

Peripheral Device Discovery

2
T1120

Query Registry

5
T1012

System Information Discovery

5
T1082

System Network Configuration Discovery

2
T1016

Internet Connection Discovery

1
T1016.001

System Time Discovery

1
T1124

Lateral Movement

Collection

Command and Control

Protocol Tunneling

1
T1572

Exfiltration

Impact

Tasks