CHM Malware Stealing User Information Being Distributed in Korea

2024-05-08 Ahnlab

https://asec.ahnlab.com/en/65245/

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ASEC reported a CHM malware campaign against Korean users that resembles earlier Kimsuky-linked LNK, DOC, OneNote, and CHM activity. Opening the CHM displays a help file while a hidden script creates %USERPROFILE%\Links\Link.ini, reaches bootservice.php?query=1, and runs a Base64-encoded script that collects system, file, process, and anti-malware information. The malware registers an OfficeUpdater INI script as a service scheduled every 60 minutes, then retrieves another fileless script from bootservice.php?query=6. A later PowerShell stage at loggerservice.php?idx=5 performs keylogging, stores keystrokes and clipboard data in Office_Config.xml under the Templates folder, sends the data to the actor, and deletes the file after upload.

Indicators of Compromise

Type Value First Seen Last Seen
HASH b2c74dbf20824477c3e139b48833041b 2024-04-25 2024-05-08

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