SID 1:64076

Rule Category

MALWARE-OTHER --

Alert Message

MALWARE-OTHER Win.Loader.Generic download attempt

Rule Explanation

This rule alerts on malicious files known to distribute the Win.Keylogger.Snake malware family. Snake is a credential stealer and keylogging application that exfiltrates via SMTP, Telegram, and FTP. The indicated endpoint is likely compromised with a malicious Microsoft Office file.

What To Look For

This rule alerts on malicious files known to distribute the Win.Keylogger.Snake malware family.

Known Usage

Attacks/Scans seen in the wild

False Positives

No known false positives

Contributors

Cisco Talos Intelligence Group

Rule Groups

MITRE::ATT&CK Framework::Enterprise::Execution::User Execution::Malicious File

An adversary may rely upon a user opening a malicious file in order to gain execution. Users may be subjected to social engineering to get them to open a file that will lead to code execution. This user action will typically be observed as follow-on behavior from Spearphishing Attachment. Adversaries may use several types of files that require a user to execute them, including .doc, .pdf, .xls, .rtf, .scr, .exe, .lnk, .pif, and .cpl.

MITRE::ATT&CK Framework::Enterprise::Command and Control::Application Layer Protocol

CVE

None

Additional Links

www.virustotal.com/gui/search/6f6a660ce89f6ea5bbe532921ddc4aa17bcd3f2524aa2461d4be265c9e7328b9

Rule Vulnerability

No information provided

CVE Additional Information

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