S0624 Ecipekac
Ecipekac is a multi-layer loader that has been used by menuPass since at least 2019 including use as a loader for P8RAT, SodaMaster, and FYAnti.1
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| ID | S0624 |
| Associated Names | HEAVYHAND, SigLoader, DESLoader |
| Type | MALWARE |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Created | 18 June 2021 |
| Last Modified | 11 October 2021 |
| Navigation Layer | View In ATT&CK® Navigator |
Associated Software Descriptions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| HEAVYHAND | 1 |
| SigLoader | 1 |
| DESLoader | 1 |
Techniques Used
| Domain | ID | Name | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| enterprise | T1140 | Deobfuscate/Decode Files or Information | Ecipekac has the ability to decrypt fileless loader modules.1 |
| enterprise | T1574 | Hijack Execution Flow | - |
| enterprise | T1574.002 | DLL Side-Loading | Ecipekac can abuse the legitimate application policytool.exe to load a malicious DLL.1 |
| enterprise | T1105 | Ingress Tool Transfer | Ecipekac can download additional payloads to a compromised host.1 |
| enterprise | T1027 | Obfuscated Files or Information | Ecipekac can use XOR, AES, and DES to encrypt loader shellcode.1 |
| enterprise | T1553 | Subvert Trust Controls | - |
| enterprise | T1553.002 | Code Signing | Ecipekac has used a valid, legitimate digital signature to evade detection.1 |
Groups That Use This Software
| ID | Name | References |
|---|---|---|
| G0045 | menuPass | 1 |