Meterpreter Stager

Malware updated a month ago (2024-11-29T13:43:38.425Z)
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The Meterpreter stager is a type of malware, which is malicious software designed to infiltrate and exploit computer systems. It can enter your system through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites, often unbeknownst to the user. Once inside, it has the potential to steal personal information, disrupt operations, or even hold data hostage for ransom. This particular malware is known for its flexibility and compact size, making it especially difficult to detect and counteract. The source code for the initial Java-based Android version of the Meterpreter stager is available on Rapid7's GitHub repository. The main functionality of this malware is implemented within the Payload class. This indicates that it was designed with a high level of sophistication, enabling it to effectively carry out its harmful activities while evading detection by standard security measures. During an investigation, our team discovered a file named wsus.exe, identified as a version of TinyMet, another small and flexible Meterpreter stager. In addition to this, three other files were found that had been created and executed on the first compromised system. The shellcode appeared to be a straightforward Meterpreter stager that would connect to an IP address and execute the final Meterpreter beacon. This discovery underscores the stealthy and complex nature of these types of malware, highlighting the need for robust and comprehensive cybersecurity measures.
Description last updated: 2024-05-04T20:58:53.011Z
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Meterpreter is a possible alias for Meterpreter Stager. Meterpreter is a type of malware that acts as an attack payload within the Metasploit framework, providing threat actors with an interactive shell to control and execute code on a compromised system. The malware is often deployed covertly through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites. Once insta
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Tinymet is a possible alias for Meterpreter Stager. TinyMet is a type of malware, specifically a tiny, flexible Meterpreter stager, that can infiltrate systems and cause significant damage. It has been used by threat actors like GOLD TAHOE to retrieve the TinyMet Meterpreter stager in Clop ransomware incidents. This harmful program can infect your sy
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