Truebot

Malware updated a month 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.

Description last updated: 2024-10-15T09:13:52.751Z

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Possible Aliases / Cluster overlaps

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Alias Description	Votes
Clop is a possible alias for Truebot. Clop, a malicious software (malware), is linked to a Russian-speaking cybercriminal group also known as Cl0p. It is designed to exploit and damage computer systems by stealing personal information, disrupting operations, or holding data hostage for ransom. In May 2023, the Clop group began exploitin	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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Phishing

Ransomware

Exploit

Botnet

Cobalt Strike

Rat

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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 malware that uses advanced techniques to infiltrate and exploit computer systems. The malicious software is designed to stealthily enter a system through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites, often unbeknownst to the user. Once inside, it can wreak havoc by st	Unspecified	3
The Cobalt Strike Beacon Malware is associated with Truebot. Cobalt Strike Beacon is a type of malware, a harmful software designed to exploit and damage computer systems. It is often loaded by HUI Loader through various files such as mpc.tmp, dlp.ini, vmtools.ini, and an encrypted file vm.cfg. The Insikt Group has identified six distinct Cobalt Strike Beacon	Unspecified	2
The Bumblebee Malware is associated with Truebot. Bumblebee is a type of malware that has been linked to ITG23, a cyber threat group. Over the past year, it has been used in conjunction with other initial access malwares such as Emotet, IcedID, Qakbot, and Gozi during ITG23 attacks. The same values for self-signed certificates seen in Bumblebee hav	Unspecified	2
The IcedID Malware is associated with Truebot. IcedID is a malicious software (malware) that has been implicated in numerous cybercrime campaigns. It has been associated with other notable malware such as Qakbot, BazarLoader, CobaltStrike, Conti, Gozi, Trickbot, Quantum, Emotet, Pikabot, and SystemBC. Its distribution often involves the use of d	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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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	7 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	2 years 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	2 years ago	Microsoft Confirms PaperCut Servers Used to Deliver LockBit and Cl0p Ransomware
InfoSecurity-magazine	2 years ago	Microsoft Blames Clop Affiliate for PaperCut Attacks
CERT-EU	a year ago	Truebot Hackers Exploiting Netwrix Auditor Flaw: CISA, FBI Alert
CERT-EU	2 years 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	2 years ago	The Good, the Bad and the Ugly in Cybersecurity – Week 17 \| #hacking \| #cybersecurity \| #infosec \| #comptia \| #pentest \| #ransomware – National Cyber Security Consulting