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
04d2f1e3547f5021957bd869cb0db968
c41c4dbc5b59f55ecd0a0fe0a46f28f8
eb6ab5c7b011e08a2b38ec567674b4e6
SHA-256
69997b7923fe84358aa11adc4db0862577ac9336c657e771a2244f07c843816a
2dff71491616990e3a350ba7c1128ccfee9fa9826cfaaf92f62e1051ac63e46f
f568efd55b22a01cf6dbe85b46dadaa027d19e698ae770296c35f551864d0054
SHA1
47c226518cf55ed3008b86282dd7a958c0374f9a
dc8742bb944b97e33563bd611ced0e0062902147
78524f4d742e5d0e073460fc9bca56fb92cf7bf4
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.