Truebot

Malware updated 10 days ago (2024-10-15T10:01:27.997Z)

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Truebot is a malicious software (malware) utilized by the CL0P actors, designed to exploit and damage computer systems. This malware can infiltrate systems through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites, often without the user's knowledge. Once inside, Truebot serves multiple purposes: it can download additional modules, load shell code, side load DLLs, and even take screenshots to collect sensitive data. After its use, CL0P actors delete traces of the Truebot malware, making it challenging to detect and remove. In late 2022, Microsoft identified Truebot as part of a complex and interconnected malware ecosystem with links to other malware families such as SocGholish, Cobalt Strike, IcedID, BumbleBee, and Raspberry Robin. The latter has been reported as a precursor to these malware families, indicating a sophisticated and multi-layered threat landscape. This network of malware facilitates pre-ransomware activity, further emphasizing the severity of the threat posed by Truebot. The MD5 Hash: 6164e9d297d29aa8682971259da06848, associated with Truebot, has been flagged by numerous security vendors and trusted third parties. It is linked to UNC4509 Truebot campaigns and can be downloaded from specific URLs, such as one found on corporacionhardsoft.com. This hash serves as an artifact of the Truebot downloader variant and is a key identifier in detecting and mitigating this malware.

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Alias Description	Votes
Clop is a possible alias for Truebot. Clop, also known as Cl0p, is a ransomware group primarily targeting financial gain by holding data or services hostage. This Russian-speaking cybercriminal organization began exploiting a zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2023-34362, in Progress Software's MOVEit secure file transfer software on May 27, 2	7
FlawedGrace is a possible alias for Truebot. FlawedGrace is a notorious malware, a remote access trojan (RAT), that has been used extensively in cyberattacks. It was first brought to light in June 2023 when The DFIR Report revealed its use in Truebot operations. In these operations, following the successful download of a malicious file, Truebo	5
TA505 is a possible alias for Truebot. TA505, also known as Cl0p Ransomware Gang and Lace Tempest, is a highly active and sophisticated cybercriminal group. The group has been associated with various high-profile cyber-attacks, demonstrating adaptability through a multi-vector approach to their operations. In June 2023, the U.S. Cybersec	3

Miscellaneous Associations

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Malware

Clop

Phishing

Ransomware

Exploit

Botnet

Cobalt Strike

Rat

Payload

Vulnerability

Microsoft

Downloader

Trojan

Beacon

CISA

Papercut

T1059

T1055

Cybercrime

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Associated Malware

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Alias Description	Association Type	Votes
The truebot malware Malware is associated with Truebot. Truebot malware is a malicious software that infiltrates computer systems, often without the user's knowledge, to exploit and damage the device. It was primarily delivered by cyber threat actors via malicious phishing email attachments, but newer versions observed in 2023 also gained initial access	Unspecified	8
The Raspberry Robin Malware is associated with Truebot. Raspberry Robin is a sophisticated piece of malware that uses a variety of tactics to infiltrate and exploit computer systems. It employs the CPUID instruction to conduct several checks, enabling it to assess the system's characteristics and vulnerabilities. Furthermore, Raspberry Robin has been obs	Unspecified	3
The Cobalt Strike Beacon Malware is associated with Truebot. Cobalt Strike Beacon is a type of malware that has been linked to numerous ransomware activities. This malicious software is often loaded by HUI Loader, which has been identified in several instances (mpc.tmp, dlp.ini, vmtools.ini, and an encrypted version via vm.cfg). In one notable case, threat ac	Unspecified	2
The Bumblebee Malware is associated with Truebot. Bumblebee is a sophisticated malware loader first discovered by Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) in March 2022. It was named Bumblebee based on a user-agent string it used. The malware has been actively used by cybercriminal groups to distribute various types of malicious payloads such as ransom	Unspecified	2
The IcedID Malware is associated with Truebot. IcedID is a prominent malware that has been utilized in various cyber-attacks. It functions as a malicious software designed to infiltrate and damage computer systems, often through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites. Once inside a system, IcedID can steal personal information, disrupt operat	Unspecified	2
The malware Silence Downloader is associated with Truebot.	Unspecified	2

Associated Threat Actors

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Alias Description	Association Type	Votes
The Evil Corp Threat Actor is associated with Truebot. Evil Corp, a threat actor based in Russia, has been identified as a significant cybersecurity threat due to its involvement in various malicious activities, including the deployment of Dridex malware. The group is led by Maksim Yakubets and has been sanctioned by the Treasury Department for its cybe	Unspecified	2
The Lace Tempest Threat Actor is associated with Truebot. Lace Tempest, a threat actor known for executing actions with malicious intent, has been identified as the orchestrator behind a series of cyber attacks exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in SysAid. The exploit was first brought to light by SysAid and further detailed in a blog post on TuxCare. Thi	Unspecified	2
The Bl00dy Threat Actor is associated with Truebot. Bl00dy is a threat actor known for its malicious activities in the cyber world. The group, along with another threat actor called Black Basta, have recently been identified as exploiting bugs in ConnectWise ScreenConnect, a popular remote management tool. This exploitation has led to a significant i	Unspecified	2

Associated Vulnerabilities

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Alias Description	Association Type	Votes
The CVE-2022-31199 Vulnerability is associated with Truebot. CVE-2022-31199 is a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability discovered in Netwrix Auditor, a widely-used software for on-premises and cloud-based IT system auditing. This flaw in the software's design or implementation allows cyber threat actors to exploit it and gain unauthorized access	Unspecified	5

Source Document References

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Source Link	CreatedAt	Title
BankInfoSecurity	6 months ago	Raspberry Robin Morphs, Now Spreads via Windows Script Files
Flashpoint	2 years ago	No title
CERT-EU	a year ago	ShadowSyndicate: A New Cybercrime Group Linked to 7 Ransomware Families
CERT-EU	a year ago	Clop at the top – but for how long? \| #hacking \| #cybersecurity \| #infosec \| #comptia \| #pentest \| #ransomware \| National Cyber Security Consulting
CERT-EU	a year ago	Clop at the top – but for how long?
CERT-EU	a year ago	Celerium-NACo Cybersecurity Pilot Program Helps County Governments Detect, Disrupt, and Deter Compromise Activity
CERT-EU	a year ago	3 Malware Loaders Detected in 80% of Attacks: Security Firm
CERT-EU	a year ago	These 3 loaders were behind 80% of intrusions this year
CERT-EU	a year ago	Anomali Cyber Watch: Lancefly APT Adopts Alternatives to Phishing, BPFdoor Removed Hardcoded Indicators, FBI Ordered Russian Malware to Self-Destruct
CERT-EU	a year ago	Cl0p in Your Network? Here's How to Find Out
CERT-EU	a year ago	Tracing Truebot’s Roots through a DNS Deep Dive
CERT-EU	a year ago	SafeBreach Coverage for US-CERT Alert (AA23-158A) – CVE-2023-3462 MOVEit Vulnerability
Securityaffairs	2 years ago	Russian cybercrime group behind exploitation of PaperCut flaws
CERT-EU	a year ago	Top Malware Trends of May: Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC)
CERT-EU	a year ago	Microsoft Confirms PaperCut Servers Used to Deliver LockBit and Cl0p Ransomware
InfoSecurity-magazine	a year ago	Microsoft Blames Clop Affiliate for PaperCut Attacks
CERT-EU	a year ago	Truebot Hackers Exploiting Netwrix Auditor Flaw: CISA, FBI Alert
CERT-EU	a year ago	Attacks on PaperCut servers tied to Clop, LockBit ransomware groups \| #ransomware \| #cybercrime – National Cyber Security Consulting
Securityaffairs	2 years ago	Experts released PoC for actively exploited PaperCut flaw
CERT-EU	a year ago	The Good, the Bad and the Ugly in Cybersecurity – Week 17 \| #hacking \| #cybersecurity \| #infosec \| #comptia \| #pentest \| #ransomware – National Cyber Security Consulting