Analysis
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max time kernel
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max time network
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platform
windows10-2004_x64 -
resource
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resource tags
arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20240508-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-x64system -
submitted
30-06-2024 03:26
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exe
Resource
win7-20240508-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20240508-en
General
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Target
07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exe
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Size
41KB
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MD5
ada4045ee6399dc5733826a4d7e43a10
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SHA1
5184959ba1eb9034df44fb309be3781cee9a3d83
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SHA256
07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad
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SHA512
8987d6809bb5a8f9e94c35115d86cf9de6b1b3ee732e10338e38df33f2608954e6c5a61024ddcd7a833861aea0fd2aec94670aba529b73928031854fc39df1b0
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SSDEEP
768:1KjSON6U+0VT7OWCCKUS0BMRjJF5Pa9pmA6vOwhy3/+zc:1gStUJVTa1nFrtF49AA6vOwg2o
Malware Config
Extracted
xworm
5.0
156.225.129.202:7000
lUhImY84qBJOkvuH
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Install_directory
%AppData%
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install_file
crss.exe
Signatures
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Detect Xworm Payload 2 IoCs
Processes:
resource yara_rule behavioral2/memory/560-1-0x0000000000DE0000-0x0000000000DF0000-memory.dmp family_xworm C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\crss.exe family_xworm -
Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell 1 TTPs 4 IoCs
Run Powershell to modify Windows Defender settings to add exclusions for file extensions, paths, and processes.
Processes:
powershell.exepowershell.exepowershell.exepowershell.exepid process 1716 powershell.exe 4728 powershell.exe 4536 powershell.exe 4492 powershell.exe -
Checks computer location settings 2 TTPs 1 IoCs
Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.
Processes:
07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exedescription ioc process Key value queried \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-4124900551-4068476067-3491212533-1000\Control Panel\International\Geo\Nation 07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exe -
Drops startup file 2 IoCs
Processes:
07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exedescription ioc process File created C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\crss.lnk 07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\crss.lnk 07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exe -
Executes dropped EXE 2 IoCs
Processes:
crss.execrss.exepid process 4520 crss.exe 412 crss.exe -
Adds Run key to start application 2 TTPs 1 IoCs
Processes:
07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exedescription ioc process Set value (str) \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-4124900551-4068476067-3491212533-1000\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\crss = "C:\\Users\\Admin\\AppData\\Roaming\\crss.exe" 07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exe -
Looks up external IP address via web service 1 IoCs
Uses a legitimate IP lookup service to find the infected system's external IP.
Processes:
flow ioc 14 ip-api.com -
Enumerates physical storage devices 1 TTPs
Attempts to interact with connected storage/optical drive(s).
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Scheduled Task/Job: Scheduled Task 1 TTPs 1 IoCs
Schtasks is often used by malware for persistence or to perform post-infection execution.
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Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 9 IoCs
Processes:
powershell.exepowershell.exepowershell.exepowershell.exe07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exepid process 1716 powershell.exe 1716 powershell.exe 4728 powershell.exe 4728 powershell.exe 4536 powershell.exe 4536 powershell.exe 4492 powershell.exe 4492 powershell.exe 560 07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exe -
Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 8 IoCs
Processes:
07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exepowershell.exepowershell.exepowershell.exepowershell.execrss.execrss.exedescription pid process Token: SeDebugPrivilege 560 07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exe Token: SeDebugPrivilege 1716 powershell.exe Token: SeDebugPrivilege 4728 powershell.exe Token: SeDebugPrivilege 4536 powershell.exe Token: SeDebugPrivilege 4492 powershell.exe Token: SeDebugPrivilege 560 07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exe Token: SeDebugPrivilege 4520 crss.exe Token: SeDebugPrivilege 412 crss.exe -
Suspicious use of SetWindowsHookEx 1 IoCs
Processes:
07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exepid process 560 07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exe -
Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 10 IoCs
Processes:
07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exedescription pid process target process PID 560 wrote to memory of 1716 560 07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exe powershell.exe PID 560 wrote to memory of 1716 560 07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exe powershell.exe PID 560 wrote to memory of 4728 560 07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exe powershell.exe PID 560 wrote to memory of 4728 560 07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exe powershell.exe PID 560 wrote to memory of 4536 560 07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exe powershell.exe PID 560 wrote to memory of 4536 560 07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exe powershell.exe PID 560 wrote to memory of 4492 560 07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exe powershell.exe PID 560 wrote to memory of 4492 560 07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exe powershell.exe PID 560 wrote to memory of 3464 560 07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exe schtasks.exe PID 560 wrote to memory of 3464 560 07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exe schtasks.exe -
Uses Task Scheduler COM API 1 TTPs
The Task Scheduler COM API can be used to schedule applications to run on boot or at set times.
Processes
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exe"C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exe"1⤵
- Checks computer location settings
- Drops startup file
- Adds Run key to start application
- Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
- Suspicious use of SetWindowsHookEx
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
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C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe"C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe" -ExecutionPolicy Bypass Add-MpPreference -ExclusionPath 'C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exe'2⤵
- Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell
- Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
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C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe"C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe" -ExecutionPolicy Bypass Add-MpPreference -ExclusionProcess '07ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad.exe'2⤵
- Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell
- Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
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C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe"C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe" -ExecutionPolicy Bypass Add-MpPreference -ExclusionPath 'C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\crss.exe'2⤵
- Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell
- Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
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C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe"C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe" -ExecutionPolicy Bypass Add-MpPreference -ExclusionProcess 'crss.exe'2⤵
- Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell
- Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
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C:\Windows\System32\schtasks.exe"C:\Windows\System32\schtasks.exe" /create /f /RL HIGHEST /sc minute /mo 1 /tn "crss" /tr "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\crss.exe"2⤵
- Scheduled Task/Job: Scheduled Task
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\crss.exeC:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\crss.exe1⤵
- Executes dropped EXE
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\crss.exeC:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\crss.exe1⤵
- Executes dropped EXE
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
Network
MITRE ATT&CK Matrix ATT&CK v13
Execution
Command and Scripting Interpreter
1PowerShell
1Scheduled Task/Job
1Scheduled Task
1Persistence
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
1Scheduled Task/Job
1Scheduled Task
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Downloads
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\CLR_v4.0\UsageLogs\crss.exe.logFilesize
654B
MD52ff39f6c7249774be85fd60a8f9a245e
SHA1684ff36b31aedc1e587c8496c02722c6698c1c4e
SHA256e1b91642d85d98124a6a31f710e137ab7fd90dec30e74a05ab7fcf3b7887dced
SHA5121d7e8b92ef4afd463d62cfa7e8b9d1799db5bf2a263d3cd7840df2e0a1323d24eb595b5f8eb615c6cb15f9e3a7b4fc99f8dd6a3d34479222e966ec708998aed1
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\CLR_v4.0\UsageLogs\powershell.exe.logFilesize
2KB
MD5d85ba6ff808d9e5444a4b369f5bc2730
SHA131aa9d96590fff6981b315e0b391b575e4c0804a
SHA25684739c608a73509419748e4e20e6cc4e1846056c3fe1929a8300d5a1a488202f
SHA5128c414eb55b45212af385accc16d9d562adba2123583ce70d22b91161fe878683845512a78f04dedd4ea98ed9b174dbfa98cf696370598ad8e6fbd1e714f1f249
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\PowerShell\StartupProfileData-NonInteractiveFilesize
944B
MD577d622bb1a5b250869a3238b9bc1402b
SHA1d47f4003c2554b9dfc4c16f22460b331886b191b
SHA256f97ff12a8abf4bf88bb6497bd2ac2da12628c8847a8ba5a9026bdbb76507cdfb
SHA512d6789b5499f23c9035375a102271e17a8a82e57d6f5312fa24242e08a83efdeb8becb7622f55c4cf1b89c7d864b445df11f4d994cf7e2f87a900535bcca12fd9
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\PowerShell\StartupProfileData-NonInteractiveFilesize
944B
MD510fb30dc297f99d6ebafa5fee8b24fa2
SHA176904509313a49a765edcde26b69c3a61f9fa225
SHA256567bcacac120711fc04bf8e6c8cd0bff7b61e8ee0a6316254d1005ebb1264e6a
SHA512c42ace1ea0923fa55592f4f486a508ea56997fdbe0200016b0fc16a33452fc28e4530129a315b3b3a5ede37a07097c13a0eb310c9e91e5d97bb7ce7b955b9498
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\PowerShell\StartupProfileData-NonInteractiveFilesize
944B
MD5ba169f4dcbbf147fe78ef0061a95e83b
SHA192a571a6eef49fff666e0f62a3545bcd1cdcda67
SHA2565ef1421e19fde4bc03cd825dd7d6c0e7863f85fd8f0aa4a4d4f8d555dc7606d1
SHA5128d2e5e552210dcda684682538bc964fdd8a8ff5b24cc2cc8af813729f0202191f98eb42d38d2355df17ae620fe401aad6ceaedaed3b112fdacd32485a3a0c07c
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\__PSScriptPolicyTest_er5hnp4h.xds.ps1Filesize
60B
MD5d17fe0a3f47be24a6453e9ef58c94641
SHA16ab83620379fc69f80c0242105ddffd7d98d5d9d
SHA25696ad1146eb96877eab5942ae0736b82d8b5e2039a80d3d6932665c1a4c87dcf7
SHA5125b592e58f26c264604f98f6aa12860758ce606d1c63220736cf0c779e4e18e3cec8706930a16c38b20161754d1017d1657d35258e58ca22b18f5b232880dec82
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\crss.exeFilesize
41KB
MD5ada4045ee6399dc5733826a4d7e43a10
SHA15184959ba1eb9034df44fb309be3781cee9a3d83
SHA25607ecf0ee68a52e1783da654389f5adaa861b5e7cfff04cbec504e721cc3a11ad
SHA5128987d6809bb5a8f9e94c35115d86cf9de6b1b3ee732e10338e38df33f2608954e6c5a61024ddcd7a833861aea0fd2aec94670aba529b73928031854fc39df1b0
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memory/560-1-0x0000000000DE0000-0x0000000000DF0000-memory.dmpFilesize
64KB
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memory/560-2-0x00007FF917AA0000-0x00007FF918561000-memory.dmpFilesize
10.8MB
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memory/560-0-0x00007FF917AA3000-0x00007FF917AA5000-memory.dmpFilesize
8KB
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memory/560-58-0x00007FF917AA0000-0x00007FF918561000-memory.dmpFilesize
10.8MB
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memory/560-57-0x00007FF917AA3000-0x00007FF917AA5000-memory.dmpFilesize
8KB
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memory/1716-4-0x000001DA77FC0000-0x000001DA77FE2000-memory.dmpFilesize
136KB
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memory/1716-18-0x00007FF917AA0000-0x00007FF918561000-memory.dmpFilesize
10.8MB
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memory/1716-15-0x00007FF917AA0000-0x00007FF918561000-memory.dmpFilesize
10.8MB
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memory/1716-5-0x00007FF917AA0000-0x00007FF918561000-memory.dmpFilesize
10.8MB
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memory/1716-3-0x00007FF917AA0000-0x00007FF918561000-memory.dmpFilesize
10.8MB