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
0f1e8ba4fe0b3b454a71b14c9b0f3ce1
e0f6f0710fb8b1d1f1859bc114f82a4e
af12b8e2090ecd607e9afad5b9851556
SHA-256
6f878f0b067f485c8f64cac684591f5ad5b157cf5f96eab894c25476df5f8a0e
1edd32c344cb42fdd75ef91bee11bd8dbc418d87a7ca2b4a0207d69ba9d77bcd
8df12544c4595d66adbe72a5cdfd9fdd4aca09d2825509022b244cdb16f8449d
SHA1
79bdfc58022246d2379ddc1b9d987e11fdd517ab
167a293d6d1082524b0092cd2a715100d7b1daa2
518be4a394b507925cf821eff5c9e7eaf75a5ea3
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.