Analysis Summary

Mars is an information stealer that was first spotted in 2021 and advertised as a standalone version on several cybercriminal sites. It primarily targets Windows victim credentials and cryptocurrency wallets, including 2FA plugins and any other vital system information. This malware can steal information from a variety of browsers (passwords, cookies, credit cards, and so on). It can also extract browsing and file download histories, Internet cookies, and stored passwords from various browsers including Google Chrome, Chromium, and Mozilla Firefox. It steals credentials from crypto plugins and crypto wallets.

Its code is similar to those of other information stealers such as Arkei, Oski, and Vidar. Mars stealer malware has the potential to infect multiple systems, pose serious privacy concerns, and inflict large financial losses. Passwords, banking information, and identity theft are some of the main impacts of this malware.

Impact

• Credential Theft
• Unauthorized Access

Indicators of Compromise

SHA1

• bf434e7f111d0e8d9d87a244d781848f1d7de5e2
• 8e6e5fbab4af91acdd82d0819920fa47ab44983f
• b0844b2103bdac3af2b73dd03f0eb5f3b21eeb85
• 2fc5349b3cf3153eb303ec63dae8f9fa53f62909
• 10e323964c222108b86a3738c941646ae13eac38
• e9161d726b3e6c1dc62c92be72f2a445d054e77f

Remediation

• Block all threat indicators at your respective controls.
• Search for indicators of compromise (IOCs) in your environment utilizing your respective security controls.
• Enable two-factor authentication.
• Ensure that general security policies are employed including implementing strong passwords, correct configurations, and proper administration security policies.
• Prohibit password sharing.
• Do not use the same password for multiple platforms, servers, or networks.
• Do not download documents attached in emails from unknown sources and strictly refrain from enabling macros when the source isn’t reliable.
• Enable antivirus and anti-malware software and update signature definitions promptly. Using multi-layered protection is necessary to secure vulnerable assets.
• Patch and upgrade any platforms and software timely and make it into a standard security policy.