Kematian-Stealer : A Deep Dive into a New Information Stealer - CYFIRMA (2024)

Published On : 2024-07-06

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

At CYFIRMA, we deliver timely insights into prevalent threats and malicious tactics impacting organizations and individuals. Our research team recently discovered a RAR archive in the wild, likely distributed via spam or phishing emails. This archive contains a loader binary that, upon infection, deploys batch and PowerShell scripts designed to collect sensitive user information. Additionally, these scripts attempt to download an extra malicious binary, identified as Kematian-Stealer. This stealer is available as an open-source tool on a GitHub repository, which also hosts other related malicious scripts under the same account. Notably, the tool is under constant development and updates.

Kematian-Stealer is actively being developed and distributed as an open-source tool on GitHub. Our investigation revealed that the stealer’s source code, related scripts, and a builder for generating malicious binaries are hosted under the GitHub account “Somali-Devs.” Significant contributions from the user KDot227 suggest a close link between this account and the development of the stealer. These scripts and stealer are designed to covertly extract sensitive data from unsuspecting users and organizations.

INTRODUCTION

The threat landscape in cybersecurity is constantly evolving, with info stealers becoming an increasingly common tool among cybercriminals. These malicious programs are designed to surreptitiously collect sensitive information from victims, making them a popular choice due to their effectiveness and accessibility.

Recently, the CYFIRMA research team identified a new and sophisticated info stealer named “Kematian-Stealer.” Hosted on GitHub under the account “Somali-Devs,” this stealer is distributed as an open-source tool, with significant contributions from the user KDot227. This report delves into the details of our analysis, highlighting the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) employed by the stealer, and its impact.

“Kematian-Stealer” represents a sophisticated and evolving threat in the realm of information stealers, targeting Windows systems. This malicious tool, distributed as open source on GitHub, is a testament to the growing trend of cybercriminals leveraging publicly accessible platforms for nefarious purposes. Kematian-Stealer is designed to covertly extract a wide array of sensitive information from victims’ computers.

This report delves into the detailed characteristics of Kematian-Stealer, including its deployment mechanism, execution process, and the specific types of information it targets. We explore its capability to harvest data from various messaging applications, gaming platforms, VPN services, email clients, FTP clients, password managers, and cryptocurrency wallets. Additionally, we analyze its methods for maintaining persistence, evading detection, and exfiltrating collected data via Discord webhooks.

By providing a comprehensive overview of Kematian-Stealer’s functionality and its potential impact on cybersecurity, this report aims to inform and equip organizations with the knowledge necessary to defend against such threats. The continuous development and customization options available through its GitHub repository underscore the need for vigilant and proactive cybersecurity measures to mitigate the risks posed by this and similar malicious tools.

KEY POINTS

  • Kematian-Stealer represents a newly emerging information stealer actively developed on GitHub and disseminated as open-source software.
  • The source code and accompanying files for Kematian-Stealer are housed on GitHub under the account “Somali-Devs,” with contributions from four developers, prominently led by KDot227.
  • The initial loader deploys a batch script to execute malicious actions. The batch script creates a PowerShell script to perform several tasks, including:
    • Adding directories to the Windows Defender exclusion list.
    • Creating a scheduled task for persistence.
    • Gathering system information and sending it to a Discord webhook.
    • Attempting to download and execute a secondary payload (main.exe) from GitHub.
  • Kematian-Stealer’s Capabilities include:
    • Extracts sensitive information from various applications, including messaging apps, gaming platforms, VPN services, email clients, FTP clients, password managers, and cryptocurrency wallets.
    • Targets and copies relevant data to designated directories.
    • Captures images using the webcam and screenshots of the user’s desktop.
    • Processes cookie files and compresses collected data into a ZIP file for exfiltration.
    • Deletes temporary files and the executed PowerShell script to minimize evidence.
  • The builder for Kematian-Stealer is hosted on GitHub and allows users to customize and deploy the malware. Users can configure features and input C2 server details through a web interface.
  • It uses in-memory execution techniques to avoid detection. Downloads and executes additional scripts and payloads directly into memory.

ETLM ATTRIBUTION

The CYFIRMA research team is dedicated to the continuous investigation of emerging threats, malware, and the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by malicious actors. We diligently monitor current threats, track ongoing campaigns, evaluate their progression, and stay alert to new developments in this dynamic landscape. Recently, we identified a new information stealer, “Kematian-Stealer,” which is in constant development on GitHub and is being distributed as open source.

The source code and other files for the “Kematian-Stealer,” along with its builder, are hosted on GitHub under the account “Somali-Devs.

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While there are four contributors to the code, the primary involvement comes from KDot227.

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In our analysis, we discovered the URL “https[:]//github[.]com/KDot227/Powershell-Token-Grabber/releases/download/Fixed_version/main[.]exe” used to download “main.exe.” This URL redirected to a new link “https[:]//github[.]com/Somali-Devs/Kematian-Stealer/releases/download/Fixed_version/main[.]exe,” establishing a connection between the KDot227 and Somali-Devs accounts. The significant contribution of KDot227 to the development of Kematian-Stealer suggests that these accounts are likely managed by the same individual or closely linked collaborators.

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The following are the features mentioned by the authors on the GitHub account for Kematian-Stealer:

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In the threat landscape, info stealers have become increasingly prevalent. These malicious tools are designed to covertly extract sensitive data from unsuspecting individuals and organizations. They are widely available for purchase on underground forums and often distributed for free or available as open-source projects on platforms like GitHub. This availability makes them a popular choice among cybercriminals due to their affordability and effectiveness in compromising computer systems.

Alarmingly, the source code and related scripts of Kematian-Stealer are easily accessible on GitHub, and claimed to be an educational tool.

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Although we are not claiming what the real intention of the author is, such a deceptive tactic is commonly used by malware creators, who exploit platforms like GitHub under the guise of ‘educational’ tools, thereby contributing to the spread of cyber threats as someone with malicious intent can misuse and customize such open-source or freely available stealers.

The builder is also available to create the binary with various options, offering threat actors the ability to customize and deploy the malware for their malicious purposes. Given the growing demand for info stealers, it is crucial for organizations to implement robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard their systems and data. Regular updates, strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and comprehensive endpoint security solutions are essential in combating these cyber threats.

ANALYSIS:

Basic Details:
MD5: 736376a77af0a4eb7108ba02d989c137
SHA-256: e7cec26b659674a5cb75cf03e6046f2e1f25b52fe0ba36214a8e4864e0cccb53
File Type: RAR archive

Contains the malicious loader
MD5: 02f3b7596cff59b0a04fd2b0676bc395
SHA-256: cf2affe891d09bf79c912e9dc1e6cd4d4f8fc4f9579876c54d11a4344d5446fb
File Type: Win32 EXE

Basic Info:
The binary is a 64-bit executable having a compilation stamp of 30th July 2019. It contains an obfuscated batch script in the resource section.

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Upon execution, it decrypts and drops as a batch file at location “C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\Temp\E3CE.tmp” with random names like “E3D0.bat”, “FDDA.bat” (md5 hash: D2EA85153D712CCE3EA2ABD1A593A028).

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This batch script is designed to execute a sequence of malicious actions to compromise Windows systems, gather sensitive information, and send it to a predefined Discord webhook. The script starts by checking if it is running with administrative privileges and, if not, re-launches itself with elevated permissions.
Once running with the necessary privileges, it creates a PowerShell script (powershell.ps1, md5 hash: A3619B0A3EE7B7138CEFB9F7E896F168) in the current working directory that performs several tasks:

  • Confirms the script is running with administrative rights.
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  • Adds specific directories (Temp and a custom directory in APPDATA) to the Windows Defender exclusion list to prevent the detection of malicious activities.
  • Creates a directory (percs) in the APPDATA folder, copies itself (powershell.ps1) to this new directory and renames it to percs.ps1.
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  • It then checks if a scheduled task named percs exists and creates it if it does not, ensuring the script runs at system startup with the highest privileges.
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  • Gathers various pieces of system information, including the public IP address, system information, UUID, MAC address, username, hostname, and network connections, saving this data to temporary files.
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  • Constructs a detailed JSON payload with the collected information about the victim’s system (IP, username, hostname, UUID, MAC address) and sends it to a Discord webhook. The payload includes formatted fields and an embed with additional metadata, ensuring the information is presented in a structured and visually appealing way on Discord. This is part of exfiltration process, sending sensitive data to the attacker’s Discord server “webhook: https[:]//ptb[.]discord[.]com/api/webhooks/1247594902611562546/VpMh55OYaqHByOG1Q8vjiiF_seZ3lgXeGdLWhpxfr2UlP261GpZWDiu4lqiTNyAvsrs-“, url: “https[:]//discord[.]gg/vk3rBhcj2y”.
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  • Terminates any running instances of Discord and related applications to prevent interference with the data collection. Attempts to delete the DiscordTokenProtector application and its associated data if it exists on the system.
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  • Tries to download the executable “main.exe” possibly the main payload from a GitHub repository “https[:]//github[.]com/KDot227/Powershell-Token-Grabber/releases/download/Fixed_version/main[.]exe” and executes it with arguments. The link is redirected to “https[:]//github[.]com/Somali-Devs/Kematian-Stealer/releases/download/Fixed_version/main[.]exe”. However, at the time of analysis, this URL returns a 404 error, indicating that the file is no longer available. Despite this, it is important to note that the script’s functionality downloads and executes a secondary payload, which would typically be used to perform additional malicious activities initiated by the original script.
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  • Moves collected data files to a designated directory (percs), compresses them into a ZIP archive, and sends this archive to the Discord webhook. Finally, it cleans up by removing temporary files and the downloaded executable “main.exe”.
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The script executes these tasks covertly by setting the PowerShell execution policy to unrestricted and running the PowerShell script in a hidden, non-interactive window. The “powershell.ps1” script is deleted after execution to minimize evidence of malicious activity.

Following is the process tree corresponding to the execution of the loader binary and subsequent execution of the PowerShell script and the operations defined above.

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As previously mentioned, during the execution of the PowerShell script, it attempts to download a secondary payload named main.exe from GitHub to perform additional malicious actions on the victim’s machine. The URL specified in the PowerShell script is:

“https[:]//github[.]com/KDot227/Powershell-Token-Grabber/releases/download/Fixed_version/main[.]exe” which is redirected to “https[:]//github[.]com/Somali-Devs/Kematian-Stealer/releases/download/Fixed_version/main[.]exe”.

However, at the time of analysis, this URL returns a 404 error, indicating that the file is no longer available. This provides an indication that the secondary payload is hosted on the GitHub repository at:

“https[:]//github[.]com/Somali-Devs/Kematian-Stealer/” which earlier hosted as a PowerShell token grabber at “https[:]//github[.]com/KDot227/Powershell-Token-Grabber/”.

Therefore, we will now further explain the functionality and capabilities of the “Kematian-Stealer” based on the source code available in the GitHub repository.

In the GitHub repository for “Kematian-Stealer,” the usage instructions provide a clear guide on how to deploy and configure the malware. Users can download the builder from “https[:]//github[.]com/Somali-Devs/Kematian-Stealer/releases/download/AutoBuild/main[.]exe”. Currently, at the time of writing the report, it’s not working but during our analysis phase, we were able to download this file (md5 hash: 18b5977b1a59c585f00ed7dca0fa81c9). The repository is under constant updation.

Upon execution, the builder automatically generates a private key and certificate, which are stored in the “appdata\Kematian-Stealer” directory. The builder also starts a local server that runs on “https[:]//127[.]0[.]0[.]1[:]8080” by default and automatically opens a web browser to navigate to https[:]//127[.]0[.]0[.]1[:]8080 and you can access the builder interface at “https[:]//127[.]0[.]0[.]1[:]8080/builder” or by pressing the builder tab.

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Here, the user can input their Command and Control (C2) server details in the TCP TUNNEL URL section. Users can select the features they want to include in the payload by activating the corresponding checkboxes. After configuring the desired features, the user hits the “build” button, and the output payload (stub) is placed in the same folder as the builder. Logs of the operations are saved in the $env:appdata\Kematian-Stealer\logs directory.

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The progress of server setup, error, and other progress is shown in a separate window.

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During the build of the new stub/payload for Kematian-Stealer, it gives the error as follows:

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The builder is trying to access the URL at the GitHub repository to access the file “main.ps1” at “https[:]//github[.]com/ChildrenOfYahweh/Kematian-Stealer/main/frontend-src/main.ps1” and failed due to non-availability at this address and SSL certificate failure error. We were able to access the file at the active GitHub repository address “https[:]//github[.]com/Somali-Devs/Kematian-Stealer/blob/main/frontend-src/main.ps1” and further explore the functionality.

The “main.ps1” PowerShell script works as per the choices selected by the user on the builder interface, like if a particular checkbox is checked or not, for example, checkbox for debug, fake error checkbox checked or not and so on and execute accordingly. It also downloads and executes additional scripts/payloads from different URLs like “https[:]//github.com/Somali-Devs/Kematian-Stealer/raw/main/frontend-src/antivm[.]ps1” for implementing Anti-VM and other functionality.

The script initializes various configuration variables such as $webhook, $debug, $blockhostsfile, $criticalprocess, $melt, $fakeerror, $persistence, $write_disk_only, $vm_protect, and $encryption_key. These variables control the script’s behavior and its various malicious features. It sets the security protocols to ensure compatibility with different TLS versions (Tls, Tls11, Tls12, Ssl3).

If debugging is enabled, it shows progress; otherwise, it suppresses errors and progress messages. If the Critical Process flag is set, it marks the script as a critical system process, making it more difficult to terminate without causing system instability. If the fake error flag is enabled, a fake error message (“The program can’t start because MSVCP110.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.”) is displayed to deceive the user.

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The script ensures that only one instance of the malware at any time is using a named mutex. If an instance is already running, the script terminates. It attempts to bypass Windows Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI) and Event Tracing for Windows (ETW), and it checks if the script is running with administrative privileges. The script adds specific directories ($env:LOCALAPPDATA\Temp and, if persistence is set, $env:APPDATA\Kematian) to Windows Defender’s exclusion list to prevent detection of malicious activities and also sets its attributes to hidden and system. It creates a scheduled task named “Kematian” that ensures the script runs at system startup with the highest privileges. If the blockhostsfile flag is enabled, it downloads and executes the PowerShell script from “https[:]//github[.]com/ChildrenOfYahweh/Kematian-Stealer/raw/main/frontend-src/blockhosts[.]ps1” which is redirected to “https[:]//raw[.]githubusercontent[.]com/Somali-Devs/Kematian-Stealer/main/frontend-src/blockhosts[.]ps1” to modify the system’s hosts file, potentially blocking access to certain domains.

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The downloaded host blocker script is designed to block access to domains associated with antivirus and security software. By redirecting these domains to 0.0.0.0, it prevents the system from connecting to these sites. Additionally, it forcefully terminates running instances of popular web browsers, further hindering the user’s ability to access security resources and potentially remediate the system.

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It downloads and executes the script from the URL “https[:]//github[.]com/Somali-Devs/Kematian-Stealer/raw/main/frontend-src/antivm[.]ps1” to check if the environment is virtualized.

The downloaded script antivm.ps1 checks whether the malware is running in a virtualized environment. It retrieves and concatenates the MAC addresses of all active network adapters on the system, fetches the public IP address of the system using an external API (api[.]ipify[.]org), tests the system’s internet connection by pinging Google[.]com. If the connection fails, it displays an error message and terminates the script. It counts the total number of processes running on the system. If the count is less than 50, it displays an error message and terminates the script. It also checks for recent file activity in the user’s AppData directory. If fewer than 20 files are found, it displays an error message and terminates the script, and calculates the total size of all non-system drives. If the total size is less than 50GB, it displays an error message and terminates the script, retrieves the Hardware ID (UUID) of the system, and fetches the username of the currently logged-in user.

It combines the results of Search-Mac, Search-IP, Search-HWID, and Search-Username into an array. Fetches blacklisted items (MAC addresses, IPs, HWIDs, usernames) from specified URLs:
“https[:]//raw[.]githubusercontent[.]com/6nz/virustotal-vm-blacklist/main/mac_list[.]txt”,
“https[:]//raw[.]githubusercontent[.]com/6nz/virustotal-vm-blacklist/main/ip_list[.]txt”,
“https[:]//raw[.]githubusercontent[.]com/6nz/virustotal-vm-blacklist/main/hwid_list[.]txt”,
“https[:]//raw[.]githubusercontent[.]com/6nz/virustotal-vm-blacklist/main/pc_username_list[.]txt”
and compares them with the collected data. If a match is found, it displays an error message specific to the blacklisted item and terminates the script. It also calculates the total RAM installed on the system. If it is less than 6GB, it displays an error message and terminates the script.

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The antivm downloaded script further checks for the presence of specific processes associated with debugging tools and virtual machine environments. If any of these processes are found running, it displays an error message, terminates the processes, and exits the script.

The antivm script is designed to enforce strict security measures by preventing its execution in virtualized environments or sandboxes, commonly used for malware analysis or reverse engineering.

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Further our main script “main.ps1” continuously checks for administrative privileges, If the script is not running with admin rights, it attempts to relaunch itself with elevated privileges. It gathers and organizes various system and user data for exfiltration. Creates specific directories within the user’s APPDATA path to store the collected data. Collects comprehensive system information, including network details, OS version, hardware specs, installed software, running processes, services, and more.

Additionally, it retrieves network adapter information, startup applications, and running services. Fetches and formats network-related information, including IP address, location, ISP, and VPN/proxy status, calculates system uptime, Lists installed antivirus products, Provides detailed information about disk usage and capacity, and WiFi information.

The script is a comprehensive PowerShell script designed to extract session and configuration data from various messaging and gaming applications installed on a user’s system. The script targets several applications, checking if their respective directories exist, and then copying relevant files to designated locations.

It checks various messenger applications including Telegram, WhatsApp, and video conferencing apps like Skype. It checks for the existence of Telegram’s data directory. If the Telegram process is running, it retrieves the process ID and path, stops the process, and copies specific small files and certain key configuration files to a new directory. It checks for Signal’s data directory and copies the sql, attachments.noindex, and config.json files to a designated location, It checks for Viber’s data directory, identifies directories with numeric names, and copies relevant .db and .db-wal files. It creates a designated directory for WhatsApp and searches for the application’s data within the user’s local app data.

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It checks for Skype’s data directory and copies the Local Storage directory. It also checks Pidgin’s chat client data directory and copies the accounts.xml file. Gathers instant messaging app Tox’s data directory and copies all contents. It checks for Steam’s installation directory and copies the config directory and specific files. The script can handle different applications, ensuring that any relevant session or configuration data is systematically copied to predefined directories.

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It further extracts sensitive information from various applications on the victim’s system. This includes credentials, configuration files, and other pertinent data related to gaming platforms, VPN services, email clients, FTP clients, password managers, and cryptocurrency wallets. It collects and copies data such as account information, passwords, session data, and wallet files to specific directories.

It extracts session data and account information from various Minecraft launchers and stores it in a specified folder.

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It copies configuration, logs, and data files from the Epic Games Launcher, copies data from the Ubisoft Game Launcher directory, copies configuration files from the EA Desktop application, and Extracts configuration files and databases from the Battle.net application.

Copies specific ProtonVPN session directories, and key configuration files from the Surfshark VPN application, and extracts profiles and configuration files from the OpenVPN.

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Extracts key files from the Thunderbird email client, including databases and configuration files, copies the database file from the MailBird email client, parses and extracts server connection information from FileZilla’s configuration files, extracts session data from the WinSCP registry entries and decrypts stored passwords, scans for installed password manager extensions across various browsers and copies their local storage directories.

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It copies wallet files from various cryptocurrency wallet applications, and scans and copies wallet extension data from various web browsers.

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It attempts to capture images using the webcam by downloading and executing a script from the GitHub repository “https[:]//github[.]com/Somali-Devs/Kematian-Stealer/raw/main/frontend-src/webcam[.]ps1”. It searches specific directories (Downloads, Documents, Desktop) for files with certain extensions (e.g., .txt, .pdf) and names containing specific keywords related to sensitive information (e.g., passwords, cryptocurrency wallets).

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The script checks for the presence of Discord Token Protector, a tool used to secure Discord tokens. If found, it stops the process and deletes the executable and its data file to bypass any protection it offers. It further, downloads and executes another PowerShell script from GitHub “https[:]//raw[.]githubusercontent[.]com/Somali-Devs/Kematian-Stealer/main/frontend-src/kematian_shellcode[.]ps1” to inject shellcode, which is typically a technique used to execute arbitrary code in memory. It loads and executes a binary file (kematian.bin) directly into memory, a technique often referred to as “reflective DLL injection” or “fileless malware execution.” The kematian.bin is downloaded from the URL “https[:]//github[.]com/Somali-Devs/Kematian-Stealer/releases/download/KematianBuild/kematian[.]bin” (md5 hash: 80CF2D7AE1F3ACC750F2CF454B4832C6). It performs in-memory execution of a downloaded binary payload (kematian.bin). It dynamically loads necessary Windows API functions, allocates executable memory, copies the binary payload into this memory, creates a thread to execute the payload, and waits for the thread to complete. The entire process avoids writing the payload to disk, thereby evading traditional file-based antivirus and security measures.

Further, the script captures a screenshot of the user’s desktop and saves it to a temporary directory, moves several types of data files (e.g., autofill data, browser history, passwords) to designated directories for collection, processes cookie files to identify and count domains, saving the results in a structured format, compresses the collected data into a ZIP file, naming it using base64-encoded values for UUID, country code, hostname, file date, and time zone string. It attempts to upload the ZIP file to a specified webhook URL. If the upload fails, it retries after a random interval until successful.

Finally, the script deletes the temporary files and directories created during its execution to minimize traces of its activity. If during building, the user selects the melt option, it deletes itself after execution.

Overall, this script is sophisticated, operates in a stealthy manner, performs comprehensive data collection, and is aimed at stealing sensitive user information, evading detection, and maintaining persistence on the target system. It utilizes various techniques commonly found in malware, such as data exfiltration, shellcode injection, and self-deletion.

CONCLUSION

At CYFIRMA, we are dedicated to delivering timely insights into current threats and malicious strategies. Our recent discovery of the new information stealer “Kematian-Stealer” highlights a substantial risk to user privacy and security, as it covertly extracts sensitive data from compromised systems. Our analysis of Kematian-Stealer underscores its emergence as a sophisticated threat in the landscape of information stealers. Developed openly on GitHub under the “Somali-Devs” account, this malware demonstrates alarming capabilities in evading detection, collecting sensitive data, and maintaining persistence on compromised systems. With ongoing updates and a versatile builder tool, Kematian-Stealer poses a significant risk to organizations and individuals alike. Through its comprehensive approach, it targets a wide range of browsers, applications, and cryptocurrency wallets to gather passwords, cookies, session data, and cryptocurrency wallet information. Leveraging a combination of collection, persistence, and cleanup mechanisms, the malware efficiently collects and exfiltrates stolen data.

Kematian-Stealer is a sophisticated and versatile information stealer with a wide range of capabilities, making it a significant threat to Windows systems. Its availability as open source on GitHub highlights the need for vigilant cybersecurity practices to mitigate the risks posed by such tools. Effective cybersecurity measures, including robust endpoint protection, regular updates, and user awareness, are essential to mitigate the threat posed by this evolving malware. As cyber threats continue to evolve, proactive defense strategies are crucial to safeguarding against emerging risks posed by tools like the Kematian-Stealer.

LIST OF IOCS

Sr No.IndicatorTypeRemarks
1736376a77af0a4eb7108ba02d989c137MD5 File HashRAR Archive
202f3b7596cff59b0a04fd2b0676bc395MD5 File HashLoader Binary
3D2EA85153D712CCE3EA2ABD1A593A028MD5 File HashBatch File (E3D0.bat)
4A3619B0A3EE7B7138CEFB9F7E896F168MD5 File HashDropped Powershell script (powershell.ps1)
518b5977b1a59c585f00ed7dca0fa81c9MD5 File HashBuilder (main.exe)
680CF2D7AE1F3ACC750F2CF454B4832C6MD5 File HashKematian.bin
7https[:]//ptb[.]discord[.]com/api/webhooks/1247594902611562546/VpMh55OYaqHByOG1Q8vjiiF_seZ3lgXeGdLWhpxfr2UlP261GpZWDiu4lqiTNyAvsrs-URL
8https[:]//discord[.]gg/vk3rBhcj2yURL
9https[:]//github[.]com/KDot227/Powershell-Token-Grabber/releases/download/Fixed_version/main[.]exeURL
10https[:]//github[.]com/Somali-Devs/Kematian-Stealer/releases/download/Fixed_version/main[.]exeURL
11https[:]//github[.]com/Somali-Devs/Kematian-Stealer/URL
12https[:]//github[.]com/KDot227/Powershell-Token-Grabber/URL
13https[:]//github[.]com/Somali-Devs/Kematian-Stealer/releases/download/AutoBuild/main[.]exeURL
14https[:]//github[.]com/Somali-Devs/Kematian-Stealer/blob/main/frontend-src/main.ps1URL
15https[:]//raw[.]githubusercontent[.]com/Somali-Devs/Kematian-Stealer/main/frontend-src/blockhosts[.]ps1URL
16https[:]//github[.]com/Somali-Devs/Kematian-Stealer/raw/main/frontend-src/antivm[.]ps1URL
17https[:]//raw[.]githubusercontent[.]com/Somali-Devs/Kematian-Stealer/main/frontend-src/kematian_shellcode[.]ps1URL
18https[:]//github[.]com/Somali-Devs/Kematian-Stealer/releases/download/KematianBuild/kematian[.]binURL

MITRE ATT&CK TTPs

No.TacticTechnique
1Initial Access (TA0001)T1566: Phishing
T1566.001: Spear phishing Attachment
2Execution (TA0002)T1059: User Execution
T1204.002: Malicious File
3Persistence (TA0003)T1053: Scheduled Task/Job
4Defense Evasion (TA0005)T1027: Obfuscated Files or Information
T1564.001: Hidden Files and Directories
5Discovery (TA0007)T1082: System Information Discovery
T1087: Account Discovery
T1083: File & Directory Discovery
6Collection (TA0009)T1005: Data from Local System
T1113: Screen Capture
7Command & Control (TA0011)T1105: Ingress Tool Transfer
8Exfiltration (TA0010)T1041: Exfiltration Over Command-and-Control Channel
T1048: Exfiltration over Alternative Protocol
9Impact (TA0040)T1485: Data Destruction

YARA Rules

rule KematianStealer_Hashes {
meta:
description = “Hashes- Kematian-Stealer binary and scripts”
author = “CRT”
date = “05-07-2024”
strings:
$hash1 = “736376a77af0a4eb7108ba02d989c137”
$hash2 = “02f3b7596cff59b0a04fd2b0676bc395”
$hash3 = “D2EA85153D712CCE3EA2ABD1A593A028”
$hash4 = “A3619B0A3EE7B7138CEFB9F7E896F168”
$hash5 = “18b5977b1a59c585f00ed7dca0fa81c9”
$hash6 = “80CF2D7AE1F3ACC750F2CF454B4832C6”
condition:
any of ($hash*)
}

rule KematianStealer_URLs {
meta:
description = “Detects URLs- Kematian-Stealer binary and scripts”
author = “CRT”
date = “05-07-2024”

strings:
$url3 = “https://github.com/KDot227/Powershell-Token-Grabber/releases/download/Fixed_version/main.exe”
$url4 = “https://github.com/Somali-Devs/Kematian-Stealer/releases/download/Fixed_version/main.exe”
$url5 = “https://github.com/Somali-Devs/Kematian-Stealer/”
$url6 = “https://github.com/KDot227/Powershell-Token-Grabber/”
$url7 = “https://github.com/Somali-Devs/Kematian-Stealer/releases/download/AutoBuild/main.exe”
$url8 = “https://github.com/Somali-Devs/Kematian-Stealer/blob/main/frontend-src/main.ps1”
$url9 = “https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Somali-Devs/Kematian-Stealer/main/frontend-src/blockhosts.ps1”
$url10 = “https://github.com/Somali-Devs/Kematian-Stealer/raw/main/frontend-src/antivm.ps1”
$url11 = “https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Somali-Devs/Kematian-Stealer/main/frontend-src/kematian_shellcode.ps1”
$url12 = “https://github.com/Somali-Devs/Kematian-Stealer/releases/download/KematianBuild/kematian.bin”
condition:
any of ($url*)
}

RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Deploy strong endpoint security solutions equipped with advanced threat detection and prevention capabilities to effectively identify and stop malicious activities.
  • Use reputable antivirus and anti-malware software that can quickly detect and remove malicious payloads to bolster overall system security.
  • Keep operating systems, applications, and security software up to date with regular patches to mitigate known vulnerabilities frequently exploited by cyber threats.
  • Implement network segmentation to restrict lateral movement, preventing malware from reaching critical assets and containing potential threats within isolated areas.
  • Conduct comprehensive employee training on recognizing phishing threats, emphasizing the risks associated with opening attachments or clicking links in unsolicited emails.
  • Educate employees to identify social engineering tactics, empowering them to avoid falling prey to deceptive strategies that may lead to the execution of malicious files.
  • Configure firewalls to block outbound communication with known malicious IP addresses and domains associated with command-and-control servers.
  • Employ behavior-based monitoring to detect unusual activity patterns, including suspicious processes attempting unauthorized network connections.
  • Enforce application whitelisting policies to allow only approved applications, thereby preventing the execution of unauthorized or malicious executables.
  • Monitor network traffic for abnormal patterns, such as large data transfers to unfamiliar or suspicious IP addresses, indicating potential threats.
  • Develop a comprehensive incident response plan detailing necessary actions in the event of a malware infection, including isolating affected systems and promptly notifying relevant stakeholders.
  • Stay updated with the latest threat intelligence reports and indicators of compromise related to malware to proactively detect and mitigate potential threats.
  • Implement regular backups of critical data and systems to minimize the impact of ransomware attacks or data loss resulting from malware infections.
  • Follow the principle of least privilege (PoLP) by restricting user permissions to only those necessary for specific roles, reducing the impact of malware that relies on elevated privileges.
  • Establish and maintain defensive measures by monitoring and blocking Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), enhancing defenses based on tactical intelligence and provided rules.
Kematian-Stealer : A Deep Dive into a New Information Stealer - CYFIRMA (2024)

FAQs

What is the information stealer virus? ›

First off, it is important to define what exactly is an infostealer. An information stealer (commonly described as an “infostealer” or a “stealer”) is a type of malware, typically a Trojan malware virus, that is able to disguise itself and gather sensitive information.

How does malware stealer work? ›

Information-stealing malware, or stealers, are a type of malware designed to target data of interest on a target system and exfiltrate it for the attacker to use in other capacities. Common targets for stealers include system information and browser data to credit cards and crypto wallets.

Do I have a hidden virus? ›

Signs you have undetected malware

Unusual pop-up ads or browser redirects: Malware can cause pop-up ads or browser redirects to appear on your computer, even when you're not browsing the web. Slow performance: Malware can slow down your computer by consuming resources and causing conflicts with other programs.

What is Trojan spy stealer? ›

A trojan-spy is a type of trojan with a wide range of capabilities, including performing keylogging, monitoring processes on the computer and stealing data from files saved on the machine.

What is a malware that locks you out of your device? ›

Ransomware locks or encrypts files or devices and forces victims to pay a ransom in exchange for reentry. While ransomware and malware are often used synonymously, ransomware is a specific form of malware. Common types of ransomware include the following: Locker ransomware completely locks users out of their devices.

How can malware be hidden? ›

Malware can also be hidden in other files, such as image or document files, or even in seemingly innocuous files, such as .exe files. Users can unintentionally install malware when they click on a link in a phishing email, or when they download and install software from a website that is not reputable.

What is the virus that steals your information? ›

Spyware is malware that downloads onto a device without the user's knowledge. It steals users' data to sell to advertisers and external users. Spyware can track credentials and obtain bank details and other sensitive data. It infects devices through malicious apps, links, websites and email attachments.

What is the virus that locks data? ›

Ransomware — a type of malware which 'locks' the files on a computer and then demands payment to unlock them — is a growing threat all across the world. . Ransomware attacks are launched via phishing scam email and a successful attack could have a major impact on your data and that of your colleagues.

Can viruses take your information? ›

Malware is any software designed to damage or compromise your device in some way, whether stealing personal data from your phone or installing unwanted programs. Viruses are specific kinds of malware that harm files on an infected device in order to spread further.

What does the Captcha virus do? ›

Finally, can a CAPTCHA be a virus? The answer, unfortunately, is yes. While it isn't common, cybercriminals can manipulate CAPTCHAs by injecting malicious codes into the images. When users click on the images to select them, they may download a virus onto their browser or computer.

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