Severity
High
Analysis Summary
Racoon gathers private data such as credit card numbers, cryptocurrency wallet addresses, login passwords, and browser information like cookies and history. It was discovered in the wild for the first time in April 2019. This malware is a C++ program that allows you to steal data from common browsers and cryptocurrency wallets. Exploit kits are used to deploy the malware, which employs browser-based vulnerabilities to lead users to landing sites containing exploit codes. It’s also propagated through phishing efforts that persuade victims to run the malicious payload or macros. This info stealer collects information related to the machine, such as the OS arch and version, hardware information, and installed apps.
On March 25, 2022 – a key developer died in the Russia-Ukraine War. Therefore the operator of Raccoon Stealer, who was active on a dark web forum, temporarily suspended his operations. On May 17, 2022, the operator announced the completion of the development of a new version of the stealer, and on June 9, the operator resumed activity on the dark web forum.
Impact
- Data Exfiltration
- Credential Theft
- Financial Loss
Indicators of Compromise
MD5
- a9104b092d9351e0b43dc99ef52f8c77
- c0d8c09ff9858de9ff33eb720414c8b7
- ad6e31d84033da3efe4c9f14fa0af9cd
SHA-256
- 09934e32acfde19375912fa8b1cc70dfbffc1df06cb4de3dc4bbbce28e5c4c2d
- 9e101940dbd206578c80cc81888c2698a36a12f533361de8dde57aaf2307a3b6
- f8d3db5f1e0853a50a59ae70fce7826d0529e88c913be21cce5098772581dbf8
SHA-1
- ff7ec5c06131ecf3917c5cd05c6da7fa6e7926cc
- 7a32af88daeb81cb3e1213316a2d9c07937121a5
- d2adefd5460f6c3df6eaed77c7c6276ee33a8a83
IP
- 194.87.31.242
Remediation
- Block all threat indicators at your respective controls.
- Search for Indicators of compromise (IOCs) in your environment utilizing your respective security controls
- Ensure that general security policies are employed including: implementing strong passwords, correct configurations, and proper administration security policies.
- Patch and upgrade any platforms and software timely and make it into a standard security policy. Prioritize patching known exploited vulnerabilities and zero-days.
- Enable antivirus and anti-malware software and update signature definitions in a timely manner. Using multi-layered protection is necessary to secure vulnerable assets
- Never open links or attachments from unknown senders.