Executive Overview — What We’re Dealing With

This specimen has persisted long enough to matter. Human experts classified it as Malware, and the telemetry confirms a capable, evasive Trojan with real impact potential.

Extended Dwell Time Impact

For 2+ hours, this malware remained undetected — a limited but sufficient window for the adversary to complete initial execution and establish basic system access.

Global Detection Posture — Who Caught It, Who Missed It

VirusTotal engines: 73. Detected as malicious: 57. Missed: 16. Coverage: 78.1%.

Why it matters: if any endpoint relies solely on a missed engine, this malware can operate with zero alerts. Prevention‑first controls close that gap regardless of signature lag.

Behavioral Storyline — How the Malware Operates

Dominant system-level operations (51.47% of behavior) suggest this malware performs deep system reconnaissance, privilege escalation, or core OS manipulation. It’s actively probing system defenses and attempting to gain administrative control.

MITRE ATT&CK Mapping

• T1083 – get common file path
• T1614 – get geographical location
• T1129 – link function at runtime on Windows
• T1083 – enumerate files on Windows
• T1082 – query environment variable
• T1082 – get number of processors
• T1129 – access PEB ldr_data
• T1083 – get file size
• T1082 – check OS version
• T1129 – parse PE header
• T1543.003 – persist via Windows service
• T1569.002 – persist via Windows service
• T1027 – encrypt data using Curve25519
• T1562 – Tries to unhook or modify Windows functions monitored by CAPE
• T1036 – A file was accessed within the Public folder.
• T1055 – Writes an executable to the memory of another process
• T1055 – Contains .tls (Thread Local Storage) section
• T1055 – Writes to the memory another process
• T1548 – A file was accessed within the Public folder.
• T1497 – Checks for mouse movement
• T1562.001 – Tries to unhook or modify Windows functions monitored by CAPE
• T1027 – The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data
• T1027 – The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing
• T1027.002 – The binary likely contains encrypted or compressed data
• T1027.002 – The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing
• T1539 – Touches a file containing cookies, possibly for information gathering
• T1082 – Checks available memory
• T1057 – Expresses interest in specific running processes
• T1057 – Enumerates running processes
• T1071 – Reads from the memory of another process
• T1071 – Reads data out of its own binary image
• T1071 – Yara detections observed in process dumps, payloads or dropped files
• T1071 – Attempts to connect to a dead IP:Port
• T1071 – Resolves a suspicious Top Level Domain (TLD)
• T1071 – Suspicious communication with abused trusted site
• T1573 – Establishes an encrypted HTTPS connection
• T1005 – Searches for sensitive browser data
• T1016 – Queries a host’s domain name
• T1027.002 – Creates a page with write and execute permissions
• T1047 – Queries OS version via WMI
• T1047 – Collects hardware properties
• T1047 – Tries to detect the presence of antivirus software
• T1055 – Writes into the memory of another process
• T1055.012 – Process Hollowing
• T1056 – Combination of other detections shows multiple input capture behaviors
• T1057 – Enumerates running processes
• T1071.001 – Downloads file
• T1082 – Enumerates running processes
• T1082 – Queries OS version via WMI
• T1082 – Collects hardware properties
• T1083 – Searches for sensitive browser data
• T1083 – Possibly does reconnaissance
• T1105 – Downloads file
• T1112 – Installs system service
• T1113 – Takes screenshot
• T1115 – Captures clipboard data
• T1119 – Searches for sensitive browser data
• T1119 – Combination of other detections shows multiple input capture behaviors
• T1518.001 – Tries to detect the presence of antivirus software
• T1543.003 – Installs system service
• T1552.001 – Searches for sensitive browser data
• T1564.003 – Creates process with hidden window
• T1574.011 – Installs system service
• T1045 – Manalize Local SandBox Packer Harvesting
• T1063 – It Tries to detect injection methods

Following the Trail — Network & DNS Activity

Outbound activity leans on reputable infrastructure (e.g., CDNs, cloud endpoints) to blend in. TLS sessions and
HTTP calls show routine beaconing and IP‑lookup behavior that can masquerade as normal browsing.

Hunting tip: alert on unknown binaries initiating TLS to IP‑lookup services or unusual CDN endpoints — especially early in execution.