S1034: StrifeWater
StrifeWater is a remote-access tool that has been used by Moses Staff in the initial stages of their attacks since at least November 2021.[1]
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StrifeWater
StrifeWater is a remote-access tool that has been used by Moses Staff in the initial stages of their attacks since at least November 2021.[1]
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| Domain | ID | Name | Relationship / procedure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | T1033 | System Owner/User Discovery | StrifeWater can collect the user name from the victim's machine.[1] |
| Enterprise | T1059.003 | Windows Command ShellSub-technique | StrifeWater can execute shell commands using `cmd.exe`.[1] |
| Enterprise | T1106 | Native API | StrifeWater can use a variety of APIs for execution.[1] |
| Enterprise | T1573.001 | Symmetric CryptographySub-technique | StrifeWater can encrypt C2 traffic using XOR with a hard coded key.[1] |
| Enterprise | T1053.005 | Scheduled TaskSub-technique | StrifeWater has create a scheduled task named `Mozilla\Firefox Default Browser Agent 409046Z0FF4A39CB` for persistence.[1] |
| Enterprise | T1113 | Screen Capture | StrifeWater has the ability to take screen captures.[1] |
| Enterprise | T1036.005 | Match Legitimate Resource Name or LocationSub-technique | StrifeWater has been named `calc.exe` to appear as a legitimate calculator program.[1] |
| Enterprise | T1497.003 | Time Based ChecksSub-technique | StrifeWater can modify its sleep time responses from the default of 20-22 seconds.[1] |
| Enterprise | T1041 | Exfiltration Over C2 Channel | StrifeWater can send data and files from a compromised host to its C2 server.[1] |
| Enterprise | T1124 | System Time Discovery | StrifeWater can collect the time zone from the victim's machine.[1] |
| Enterprise | T1082 | System Information Discovery | StrifeWater can collect the OS version, architecture, and machine name to create a unique token for the infected host.[1] |
| Enterprise | T1083 | File and Directory Discovery | StrifeWater can enumerate files on a compromised host.[1] |
| Enterprise | T1005 | Data from Local System | StrifeWater can collect data from a compromised host.[1] |
| Enterprise | T1105 | Ingress Tool Transfer | StrifeWater can download updates and auxiliary modules.[1] |
| Enterprise | T1070.004 | File DeletionSub-technique | StrifeWater can self delete to cover its tracks.[1] |
Groups, software, and campaigns
G1009: Moses Staff
Moses Staff is a suspected Iranian threat group that has primarily targeted Israeli companies since at least September 2021. Moses Staff openly stated their motivation in attacking Israeli companies is to cause damage by leaking stolen sensitive data and encrypting the victim's networks without a ransom demand.[1]
Security researchers assess Moses Staff is politically motivated, and has targeted government, finance, travel, energy, manufacturing, and utility companies outside of Israel as well, including those in Italy, India, Germany, Chile, Turkey, the UAE, and the US.[2]
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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 | ed5fcd133398… | ||
| 19.2 | 1.1 | Older bundle | ed5fcd133398… | ||
| 19.1 | 1.1 | Older bundle | ed5fcd133398… |
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- [1]Cybereason StrifeWater Feb 2022
Cybereason Nocturnus. (2022, February 1). StrifeWater RAT: Iranian APT Moses Staff Adds New Trojan to Ransomware Operations. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
Open source URL - [2]mitre-attackS1034Open source URL
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