General

  • Target
    2SKP.exe
  • Size 7.3MB
  • Sample261101-sd9teswsdw
  • SHA256 b15c017192cc0f82c71b41abde6bf9a86535b02ee0d36c03228c12cb2e6dfb4a
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH

Malware Config

Extracted

Language
  • ps1

Deobfuscated
Source
URLs
  • exe.dropper

    https://github.com/charlie-60/R/raw/refs/heads/main/MasonRootkit.exe

  • exe.dropper

    https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ninhpn1337/Disable-Windows-Defender/main/source.bat

Targets

    • Target
      2SKP.exe
    • Size 7.3MB
    • SHA256 b15c017192cc0f82c71b41abde6bf9a86535b02ee0d36c03228c12cb2e6dfb4a
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
    • Deletes Windows Defender Definitions

      Uses mpcmdrun utility to delete all AV definitions.

    • Detects NeptuneRAT stealer

    • Family: NeptuneRAT, MasonRAT

      NeptuneRAT aka MasonRAT is a trojan written in C#.

    • Suspicious use of NtCreateUserProcessOtherParentProcess

    • Badlisted process makes network request

      Network request originating from process or tool commonly abused by malware.

    • Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

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

    • Disables one or more Microsoft Defender components

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

    • Sets service image path in registry

      This determines the executable launched when a service starts. It can be used to establish persistence.

    • Checks computer location settings

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

    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Drops file in System32 directory

    • Suspicious use of SetThreadContext

    • UPX packed file

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

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

Tasks