General
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Target
http://mega.nz/file/PIJmUIrC#g3xjTkn1VJ-ZdNE3JleI1TKbb-A8ae99GcTnqyftTQA
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Sample
240701-t16kyssejr
Static task
static1
URLScan task
urlscan1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
http://mega.nz/file/PIJmUIrC#g3xjTkn1VJ-ZdNE3JleI1TKbb-A8ae99GcTnqyftTQA
Resource
win10v2004-20240508-en
Malware Config
Extracted
xworm
stewiegriffin-37537.portmap.host:37537
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Install_directory
%AppData%
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install_file
USB.exe
Targets
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Target
http://mega.nz/file/PIJmUIrC#g3xjTkn1VJ-ZdNE3JleI1TKbb-A8ae99GcTnqyftTQA
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Detect Xworm Payload
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Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell
Run Powershell to modify Windows Defender settings to add exclusions for file extensions, paths, and processes.
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Downloads MZ/PE file
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Checks computer location settings
Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.
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Drops startup file
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Event Triggered Execution: Component Object Model Hijacking
Adversaries may establish persistence by executing malicious content triggered by hijacked references to Component Object Model (COM) objects.
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Executes dropped EXE
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Loads dropped DLL
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Modifies system executable filetype association
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Adds Run key to start application
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Checks for any installed AV software in registry
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Checks installed software on the system
Looks up Uninstall key entries in the registry to enumerate software on the system.
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Legitimate hosting services abused for malware hosting/C2
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Looks up external IP address via web service
Uses a legitimate IP lookup service to find the infected system's external IP.
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Checks system information in the registry
System information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.
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MITRE ATT&CK Matrix ATT&CK v13
Execution
Command and Scripting Interpreter
1PowerShell
1Scheduled Task/Job
1Scheduled Task
1Persistence
Event Triggered Execution
2Change Default File Association
1Component Object Model Hijacking
1Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
1Scheduled Task/Job
1Scheduled Task
1Privilege Escalation
Event Triggered Execution
2Change Default File Association
1Component Object Model Hijacking
1Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
1Scheduled Task/Job
1Scheduled Task
1