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 56+ minutes, this malware was rapidly detected — demonstrating excellent security controls that intercepted the threat during initial execution phases, severely limiting adversary capabilities.

Global Detection Posture — Who Caught It, Who Missed It

VirusTotal engines: 72. Detected as malicious: 45. Missed: 27. Coverage: 62.5%.

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

Intensive file system activity (68.87% of behavior) indicates data harvesting, file encryption, or dropper behavior. The threat is actively searching for and manipulating files across the system.

MITRE ATT&CK Mapping

• T1027 – encode data using XOR
• T1129 – link many functions at runtime
• T1082 – query environment variable
• T1083 – enumerate files recursively
• T1129 – link function at runtime on Windows
• T1497.001 – reference anti-VM strings targeting Xen
• T1083 – get file size
• T1083 – get common file path
• T1059 – accept command line arguments
• T1129 – parse PE header
• T1057 – enumerate process modules
• T1082 – get disk information
• T1083 – enumerate files on Windows
• T1129 – Drops a binary and executes it
• T1564 – A process created a hidden window
• T1202 – Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• T1202 – Uses suspicious command line tools or Windows utilities
• T1562 – Attempts to modify Microsoft Office security settings
• T1055 – Creates a process in a suspended state, likely for injection
• T1112 – Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• T1112 – Attempts to modify Microsoft Office security settings
• T1562.001 – Attempts to modify Microsoft Office security settings
• T1027 – The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing
• T1564.003 – A process created a hidden window
• T1221 – A document file initiated network communications indicative of a potential exploit or payload download
• T1027.002 – The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing
• T1539 – Touches a file containing cookies, possibly for information gathering
• T1547 – Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• T1547.001 – Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• T1082 – Collects information to fingerprint the system
• T1082 – Checks available memory
• T1012 – Collects information to fingerprint the system
• T1071 – Reads data out of its own binary image
• T1071 – Attempts to connect to a dead IP:Port
• T1071 – Accesses the UserInfo registry key, potentially used for discovery
• T1071 – A document file initiated network communications indicative of a potential exploit or payload download
• T1071 – A potential decoy document was displayed to the user
• T1071 – The PE file contains an overlay
• T1573 – Establishes an encrypted HTTPS connection
• T1486 – Exhibits possible ransomware or wiper file modification behavior: overwrites_existing_files
• T1485 – Anomalous file deletion behavior detected (10+)
• T1547.001 – Creates an autostart registry key
• T1070.006 – Binary contains a suspicious time stamp
• T1083 – Reads ini files
• T1082 – Queries the volume information (name, serial number etc) of a device
• T1573 – Uses HTTPS
• T1571 – Detected TCP or UDP traffic on non-standard ports
• T1071 – Uses HTTPS

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.