Rule Category

MALWARE-CNC -- Snort has detected a Comand and Control (CNC) rule violation, most likely for commands and calls for files or other stages from the control server. The alert indicates a host has been infiltrated by an attacker, who is using the host to make calls for files, as a call-home vector for other malware-infected networks, for shuttling traffic back to bot owners, etc.

Alert Message

MALWARE-CNC Andr.Spyware.Catwatchful client app variant post-compromise outbound connection detected

Rule Explanation

This event is generated when an Andr.Spyware.Catwatchful client app forms an outbound connection. This is not an malicious program; however, it is accessing unauthorized data stolen from another person through a malicious application. Impact: A Network Trojan was detected Details: Ease of Attack: An attacker has to have physical access to a phone to download this client application.

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False Positives

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Contributors

Cisco Talos Intelligence Group

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