Malware disguised as a lifetime notice created by Kimsuky – Lifetime Notice v02_GwakXhwanD.zip (2025.2.5)

Malware disguised as a lifetime notice created by Kimsuky – Lifetime Notice v02_GwakXhwanD.zip (2025.2.5)
This article discusses a malware created by the North Korean hacking group Kimsuky, disguised as a legitimate file, 종신안내장v02_곽X환d.zip. The malware mimics a PDF file but is actually a link file. Its hash values are provided, showcasing its malicious nature. Affected: Kimsuky, Malware, Cybersecurity

Keypoints :

  • The malware is named 종신안내장v02_곽X환d.zip and is associated with the North Korean hacking group Kimsuky.
  • It pretends to be a PDF file but is actually a link file.
  • The article provides hash values of the malware, including MD5 and SHA-256.
  • Base64 encoded text is included, which is part of the malware’s operation.
  • The code analysis reveals that the malware downloads scripts from Dropbox and executes them.
  • It creates scheduled tasks in Windows to ensure persistence and regular execution of malicious actions.

MITRE Techniques :

  • TA0001 – Initial Access: Utilizes phishing techniques to deliver the malicious file disguised as a PDF.
  • TA0003 – Persistence: Creates a scheduled task named “ChromeUpdateTaskMachine” to maintain persistence on the infected system.
  • TA0011 – Command and Control: Downloads scripts from Dropbox to execute further actions.
  • TA0040 – Lifecycle Management: The malware ensures it re-executes every 30 minutes after the initial run.

Indicator of Compromise :

  • [File Name] 종신안내장v02_곽X환d.zip
  • [MD5] 40837012253331958723dda63fdfabff
  • [SHA-256] 079907b7feab3673a1767dbfbc0626e656f5d3b03b6cff471cc7cf8a1973ab34
  • [URL] hxxps://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/scl/fi/lc7j7be3vtd2f3hadv0bz/V02_-D.pdf.pdf?rlkey=wnah9edf39vv8va7gvmo9dymch&st=64lizr6k&dl=0
  • [URL] hxxps://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/scl/fi/gs58u6qvvxorzttv09yvt/kxsxhx-x.txt?rlkey=v86pd7i2njm70pfutl0knu68&st=gjvdcw8r&dl=0

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