Remcos Payload

The Remcos payload is a form of malware, specifically designed to exploit and damage computer systems. It infiltrates systems through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites, often without the user's knowledge. Once inside, it can steal personal information, disrupt operations, or even hold your data hostage for ransom. The malware has been identified in various samples, with indicators of compromise (IOCs) such as GuLoader, which is downloaded via URL hxxp://38[.242.193.23/1.exe, and the Remcos payload itself, which is downloaded by GuLoader from hxxp://194[.180.48.211/frog/dnsJRjnsci193.sea. Other IOCs include zab4ever.no-ip.org, which redirects to 185.217.1.137, and hxxp://38[.242.193.23/private/radios.exe. A key component of the Remcos infection process is the HijackLoader configuration file named maidenhair.cfg, which contains data that the loader uses to execute the final Remcos payload. This payload then contacts the command-and-control (C2) server at 213.5.130[.]58[:]433. Additional IOCs related to this malware include various encrypted and decrypted payloads found on Google Drive URLs, as well as a Formbook payload found at http://34.138.169.8/wp-content/themes/seotheme/CbwPtnKqeAYGeixiNB73.inf. Successful delivery of a Remcos payload provides an attacker the opportunity to take control of the target device to steal information and/or move laterally through the target network. This highlights the significant threat posed by this malware. However, the report also includes mitigations to reduce the impact of this threat, underlining the importance of robust cybersecurity measures in protecting against such attacks.