NLS Code Injection Through Registry Process Manipulating

Dll injection through registry modification of NLS code page ID is a technique used by malware to inject a malicious DLL into a process by modifying the NLS code page ID in the registry.

There are two ways to accomplish this technique: 1. Calling the SetThreadLocale function and setting up an export function named NlsDllCodePageTranslation, where the main …

Masquerading: Double File Extension Defense Evasion [Mitre]

Adversaries may abuse a double extension in the filename as a means of masquerading the true file type. A file name may include a secondary file type extension that may cause only the first extension to be displayed (ex: File.txt.exe may render in some views as just File.txt). However, the second extension is the true file type that determines how …

Rootkit Defense Evasion [Mitre]

Adversaries may use rootkits to hide the presence of programs, files, network connections, services, drivers, and other system components. Rootkits are programs that hide the existence of malware by intercepting/hooking and modifying operating system API calls that supply system information.

Rootkits or rootkit enabling functionality may reside at the user or kernel level in the operating system or lower, …

Unloading Module with FreeLibrary Antivirus/EDR Evasion

Malware authors often use various techniques to evade detection by AV/EDR solutions. One such technique involves checking for the presence of AV/EDR DLLs that may be loaded in the malware's address space and attempting to unload them before executing their malicious code.

To do this, the malware first uses the GetModuleHandleA function to retrieve a handle to the DLL, …

Constant Blinding Data Obfuscation

Constant blinding can be employed by malware authors to obfuscate their malicious code, making it harder for security researchers and antivirus software to detect and analyze the malware. By using constant blinding techniques, the malware code can be concealed, increasing its chances of evading detection and maintaining persistence on the target system.

Here's how constant blinding can be utilized …

Virtualization/Sandbox Evasion: Time Based Evasion Defense Evasion [Mitre]

Adversaries may employ various time-based methods to detect and avoid virtualization and analysis environments. This may include enumerating time-based properties, such as uptime or the system clock, as well as the use of timers or other triggers to avoid a virtual machine environment (VME) or sandbox, specifically those that are automated or only operate for a limited amount of time.

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Retrieve HDD Information Sandbox Evasion

Malware can figure out if it's in a virtual environment by checking hard drive info. It looks for specific details like serial and model numbers. This is easier to spot in VirtualBox because it shows clues that it's running in a virtual space.

Malware uses this trick to avoid getting caught. It does this by using a special command …

Detecting Mac Address Sandbox Evasion

Virtualbox and VMware use specific virtual Mac address that can be detected by Malware.

The usual mac address used by Virtualbox starts with the following number: 08:00:27.
The usual mac address used by VMware starts with the following numbers: 00:0C:29, 00:1C:14, 00:50:56, 00:05:69.

Malware can use this simple trick to detect if it is running …

Detecting Virtual Environment Process Sandbox Evasion

Process related to Virtualbox can be detected by malware by query the process list.

The VMware Tools use processes like VMwareServices.exe or VMwareTray.exe, to perform actions on the virtual environment. A malware can list the process and searches for the VMware string. Process: VMwareService.exe, VMwareTray.exe, TPAutoConnSvc.exe, VMtoolsd.exe, VMwareuser.exe.

Detecting Virtual Environment Files Sandbox Evasion

Some files are created by Virtualbox and VMware on the system.

Malware can check the different folders to find Virtualbox artifacts like VBoxMouse.sys.

Malware can check the different folders to find VMware artifacts like vmmouse.sys, vmhgfs.sys.

Some Files Example

Below is a list of files that can be detected on virtual machines:

"C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\StartUp\agent.pyw",

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