Severity
High
Analysis Summary
Meterpreter, a trojan-type program, enables attackers to take control of affected machines remotely. This malware injects itself into compromised processes rather than creating new ones. Meterpreter can be utilized to send and receive files, launch executable files, perform command shell operations, capture screenshots, and record keystrokes. The main objective of its distribution is either to generate revenue or infect devices with additional malware. Infected email attachments, malicious online advertisements, and social engineering are some of its distribution methods. Threat actors can infect victims' systems with more malware, such as ransomware, by sending, receiving, and executing files using Meterpreter. Ransomware encrypts data, making it impossible for victims to use or access it unless they acquire decryption tools from the program's creators. Identity theft, banking information, and password theft are the main impact of this trojan.
To protect against Meterpreter and other types of malware, it is essential to use a combination of security measures, including antivirus software, firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and security awareness training for employees. Additionally, keeping software and operating systems up to date with the latest patches and updates can help prevent vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit.
Impact
- Information Theft
- File Encryption
Indicators of Compromise
MD5
641eee0258de91e977b10ea923ff0597
16c44bb4d15f7d5ddc3d25a11bb052bc
031a9fcbc060bf74ac66af1af72a5c2f
SHA-256
c2de388352f8948a1b233318f2428e64dba5ec7692b353b8f9ea5a9ffff3ee08
4a39cdbca98e3fc773ed44303828f250899874260dbd6f20f4deeca32c78e39f
92793b8f6001ddc93469412ca719f469832c9d5e2c01804347bb48d52329a769
SHA1
de228e4a88d528d6c17253631555705116327c48
fc273480ad1123bd72be26d4de3bed691640fefa
267e705fa8a553cfff6f0a6e80157563f73e980e
Remediation
- Block all threat indicators at your respective controls.
- Search for indicators of compromise (IOCs) in your environment utilizing your respective security controls.
- Never trust or open links and attachments received from unknown sources/senders.
- Maintain cyber hygiene by updating your anti-virus software and implementing a patch management lifecycle.
- Patch and upgrade any platforms and software timely and make it into a standard security policy. Prioritize patching known exploited vulnerabilities and zero-days.