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MagicRAT is a remote access tool developed in C++ and exclusively used by the Lazarus Group threat actor in operations. MagicRAT allows for arbitrary command execution on victim machines and provides basic remote access functionality.
| Technique | Procedure example |
|---|---|
| T1016 System Network Configuration Discovery |
MagicRAT collects system network information using commands such as `ipconfig /all`. |
| T1027.013 Encrypted/Encoded File |
MagicRAT stores base64 encoded command and contorl URLs in a configuraiton file, with each URL prefixed with the value `LR02DPt22R`. |
| T1036.005 Match Legitimate Resource Name or Location |
MagicRAT stores configuration data in files and file paths mimicking legitimate operating system resources. |
| T1036.008 Masquerade File Type |
MagicRAT can download additional executable payloads that masquerade as GIF files. |
| T1041 Exfiltration Over C2 Channel |
MagicRAT exfiltrates data via HTTP over existing command and control channels. |
| T1053.005 Scheduled Task |
MagicRAT can persist via scheduled tasks. |
| T1059.003 Windows Command Shell |
MagicRAT allows for the execution of arbitrary commands on the victim system. |
| T1070.004 File Deletion |
MagicRAT can delete files on victim systems, including itself. |
| T1071.001 Web Protocols |
MagicRAT uses HTTP POST communication for command and control. |
| T1082 System Information Discovery |
MagicRAT collects basic system information from victim machines. |
| T1105 Ingress Tool Transfer |
MagicRAT can import and execute additional payloads. |
| T1140 Deobfuscate/Decode Files or Information |
MagicRAT stores command and control URLs using base64 encoding in the malware's configuration file. |
| T1547.001 Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder |
MagicRAT can persist using malicious LNK objects in the victim machine Startup folder. |
None recorded.
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