S0188: Starloader
Starloader is a loader component that has been observed loading Felismus and associated tools. [1]
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Starloader
Starloader is a loader component that has been observed loading Felismus and associated tools. [1]
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Techniques used
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| Domain | ID | Name | Relationship / procedure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | T1140 | Deobfuscate/Decode Files or Information | Starloader decrypts and executes shellcode from a file called Stars.jps.[1] |
| Enterprise | T1036.005 | Match Legitimate Resource Name or LocationSub-technique | Starloader has masqueraded as legitimate software update packages such as Adobe Acrobat Reader and Intel.[1] |
Groups, software, and campaigns
G0054: Sowbug
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Object version and sync metadata
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Imported snapshots across ATT&CK releases(3)
| Release | Bundle imported | Object version | Modified | Status | Raw hash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.0 | 1.1 | Current bundle | 174b1d94b555… | ||
| 19.2 | 1.1 | Older bundle | 174b1d94b555… | ||
| 19.1 | 1.1 | Older bundle | 174b1d94b555… |
Mirrored ATT&CK source object
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External references and citations
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- [1]Symantec Sowbug Nov 2017
Symantec Security Response. (2017, November 7). Sowbug: Cyber espionage group targets South American and Southeast Asian governments. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
Open source URL - [2]Starloader
(Citation: Symantec Sowbug Nov 2017)
- [3]mitre-attackS0188Open source URL
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