This dangerous new malware is attacking Windows devices via infected USB drives

Date:
Fri, 06 May 2022 10:47:51 +0000

Description:
New malware strain found in devices in manufacturing and tech sectors.

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Researchers have found new malware that is attacking Windows devices, but theyre not yet sure why exactly it does what it does.

Cybersecurity researchers from Red Canary recently discovered a new worm-like malware that spreads offline, via infected USB drives.

The researchers did not name this particular malware, but rather linked it to a cluster of malicious activity they named Raspberry Robin.

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The malware was found in different endpoints in multiple networks belonging
to organizations in technology and manufacturing industries.

After analyzing an infected thumb drive, the researchers discovered that the worm spreads to new devices via a malicious .LNK file. Once the victim plugs in the USB drive, the worm will trigger a new process through cmd.exe, and
run the file.

To reach out to its C2 server, the researchers further state, the worm uses Microsoft Standard Installer (msiexec.exe). They speculate the server is hosted on a compromised QNAP device, with TOR exit nodes being used as extra C2 infrastructure.

"While msiexec.exe downloads and executes legitimate installer packages, adversaries also leverage it to deliver malware," the report states. "Raspberry Robin uses msiexec.exe to attempt external network communication
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But one of the key questions remains unanswered - whats the whole point?, as the researchers are yet to discover the malwares endgame. Absent additional information on later-stage activity, its difficult to make inferences on the goal or goals of these campaigns, the expert said.

Whats more, they found that it installs a malicious DLL file, probably to establish persistence.

"We also don't know why Raspberry Robin installs a malicious DLL," the researchers said. "One hypothesis is that it may be an attempt to establish persistence on an infected system, though additional information is required to build confidence in that hypothesis." Keep safe from worms and malware
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Via: BleepingComputer



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