PureCrypter

PureCrypter, a multi-functional crypter/loader developed in C#, was first introduced in hacking forums on March 17, 2021. This tool is compatible with both 32-bit and 64-bit native as well as .NET payloads. It features multiple injection modes, including reflection, RunPE, and shellcode. PureCrypter can deliver payloads either via a URL or offline. It has been noted for its use in conjunction with various RATs and infostealers, such as Remcos, AsyncRAT, Redline Stealer, and Arkei.

Technique Identifier

U1433

Technique Tags

PureCrypter Packer

Evasion Categories

Packers

Detection Rules

import "dotnet"

rule PureCrypter 
{
    meta:
        author = "RussianPanda"
        date = "2024-01-09"
        reference = "https://www.zscaler.com/blogs/security-research/technical-analysis-purecrypter"
        description = "Detects PureCrypter"
        hash = "566d8749e166436792dfcbb5e5514f18c9afc0e1314833ac2e3d86f37ff2030f"
    strings:
        $s1 = {28 ?? 00 00 ?? 28 02 00 00 2B 28 ?? 00 00 (0A|06)}
        $s2 = {73 ?? 00 00 0A}
        $s3 = {73 ?? 00 00 06 6F ?? 00 00 06}
        $s4 = {52 65 73 6F 75 72 63 65 4D 61 6E 61 67 65 72}
        $s5 = {28 ?? 00 00 ?? 6F ?? 00 00 0A 28 03 00 00 2B ?? 6F ?? 00 00 0A 28 ?? 00 00 2B} 
        
    condition:
        filesize < 6MB
        and 4 of ($s*) and dotnet.number_of_resources > 0 and dotnet.number_of_resources < 2 and dotnet.resources[0].length > 300KB 
    
}


import "dotnet"

rule PureCrypter_Core
{
    meta:
        author = "RussianPanda"
        date = "2024-01-09"
        reference = "https://www.zscaler.com/blogs/security-research/technical-analysis-purecrypter"
        description = "Detects PureCrypter Core payload"
        hash = "e4faa7d7a098414449abffb210fd874798207ee9d27643c8088676ff429b56b7"
    strings:
        $s1 = {47 5A 69 70 53 74 72 65 61 6D}
        $s2 = {41 73 73 65 6D 62 6C 79 4C 6F 61 64 65 72 00 43 6F 73 74 75 72 61}
        $s3 = {44 65 66 6C 61 74 65 53 74 72 65 61 6D}
        $cnct = {72 ?? ?? 00 70 28 FB 00 00 0A 72 ?? ?? 00 70 28 ?? 00 00 0A}
        $nr1 = {7B 00 31 00 31 00 31 00 31 00 31 00 2D 00 32 00 32 00 32 00 32 00 32 00 2D 00 34 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 31 00 2D 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 31 00 7D}
        $nr2 = {7B 00 31 00 31 00 31 00 31 00 31 00 2D 00 32 00 32 00 32 00 32 00 32 00 2D 00 34 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 31 00 2D 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 32 00 7D}
        $nr3 = {7B 00 31 00 31 00 31 00 31 00 31 00 2D 00 32 00 32 00 32 00 32 00 32 00 2D 00 32 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 31 00 2D 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 32 00 7D}
        $nr4 = {7B 00 31 00 31 00 31 00 31 00 31 00 2D 00 32 00 32 00 32 00 32 00 32 00 2D 00 32 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 31 00 2D 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 31 00 7D}
        
    condition: 
        filesize < 5MB and
        all of ($s*) 
        and dotnet.number_of_resources > 4 and dotnet.number_of_resources < 6
        and 2 of ($nr*) and dotnet.assembly_refs[1].name contains "protobuf-net"
        and #cnct > 5 

}

Contributor

RussianPanda

Additional Resources

External Links

The resources provided below are associated links that will give you even more detailed information and research on current evasion technique. It is important to note that, while these resources may be helpful, it is important to exercise caution when following external links. As always, be careful when clicking on links from unknown sources, as they may lead to malicious content.

https://www.zscaler.com/blogs/security-research/technical-analysis-purecrypter

Created

January 9, 2024

Last Revised

March 24, 2026