Sc5k

Malware updated 6 months ago (2024-05-04T16:18:46.628Z)
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SC5k is a malware developed by OilRig, first discovered in November 2021 during the group's Outer Space campaign. This malicious software acts as a vehicle to deploy a downloader called SampleCheck5000 (SC5k), which utilizes the Office Exchange Web Services (EWS) API to download additional tools for execution and a utility named MKG to exfiltrate data from the Chrome web browser. Throughout 2022, OilRig actively developed and used a series of similar logic downloaders such as ODAgent, OilCheck, and OilBooster, along with newer versions of SC5k. The evolution of SC5k from version 1 to version 3 shows a natural progression, with each version introducing new functionalities. The initial versions, SC5k v1 and v2, used cmd.exe to execute commands on compromised hosts. However, the later versions, SC5k v3 and OilCheck, employed custom command interpreters for executing files and commands on the infected system. Notably, SC5k and OilCheck both exfiltrated data to shared Exchange and Outlook accounts, communicating via email drafts instead of sending actual messages. These downloaders show similarities with MrPerfectionManager and PowerExchange backdoors, other recent additions to OilRig’s toolset that use email-based C&C protocols. However, unlike these backdoors, SC5k, OilBooster, ODAgent, and OilCheck utilize attacker-controlled cloud service accounts rather than the victim's internal infrastructure. Based on these indicators, there is high confidence in attributing SC5k (v1-v3), ODAgent, OilCheck, and OilBooster downloaders to OilRig.
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Samplecheck5000 is a possible alias for Sc5k. SampleCheck5000 (SC5k) is a malicious software, or malware, developed as a lightweight downloader by OilRig. This malware is notable for its use of legitimate cloud service APIs such as Microsoft Graph OneDrive, Outlook, and the Office Exchange Web Services (EWS) for command and control (C&C) commun
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The Shark Malware is associated with Sc5k. Shark is a malicious software (malware) deployed by the cyber threat group known as OilRig. In 2021, OilRig updated its DanBot backdoor and began deploying multiple new backdoors including Shark, Milan, and Marlin, as reported in the T3 2021 issue of the ESET Threat Report. This malware can infiltraUnspecified
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The OilRig Threat Actor is associated with Sc5k. OilRig, also known as APT34, Earth Simnavaz, Evasive Serpens, and other names, is a well-known threat actor in the cybersecurity industry. This group has been particularly active in targeting entities in the Middle East, including critical infrastructure and telecommunications organizations. One of Unspecified
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