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An adversary can leverage a computer's peripheral devices (e.g., integrated cameras or webcams) or applications (e.g., video call services) to capture video recordings for the purpose of gathering information. Images may also be captured from devices or applications, potentially in specified intervals, in lieu of video files.
Malware or scripts may be used to interact with the devices through an available API provided by the operating system or an application to capture video or images. Video or image files may be written to disk and exfiltrated later. This technique differs from Screen Capture due to use of specific devices or applications for video recording rather than capturing the victim's screen.
In macOS, there are a few different malware samples that record the user's webcam such as FruitFly and Proton.
Rules on DetectionCode tagged with T1125.
| Rule | Level | Log source |
|---|---|---|
| Suspicious Camera and Microphone Access | high | windows / registry_event |
| Rule | Type | Risk | Data source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows FFmpeg Audio and Video Device Discovery | Anomaly | NULL | Sysmon EventID 1, Windows Event Log Security 4688, CrowdStrike ProcessRollup2 |
| Windows FFmpeg DirectShow Video Capture | Anomaly | NULL | Sysmon EventID 1, Windows Event Log Security 4688, CrowdStrike ProcessRollup2 |
None recorded.
| Used by | Procedure example |
|---|---|
| GroupEmber Bear | Ember Bear has exfiltrated images from compromised IP cameras. |
| GroupFIN7 | FIN7 created a custom video recording capability that could be used to monitor operations in the victim's environment. |
| GroupSilence | Silence has been observed making videos of victims to observe bank employees day to day activities. |
| GroupVOID MANTICORE | VOID MANTICORE has collected video from compromised victim devices. |
| Used by | Procedure example |
|---|---|
| MalwareAgent Tesla | Agent Tesla can access the victim’s webcam and record video. |
| ToolAsyncRAT | AsyncRAT can record screen content on targeted systems. |
| MalwareBandook | Bandook has modules that are capable of capturing video from a victim's webcam. |
| MalwareClambling | Clambling can record screen content in AVI format. |
| MalwareCobian RAT | Cobian RAT has a feature to access the webcam on the victim’s machine. |
| ToolConnectWise | ConnectWise can record video on remote hosts. |
| MalwareCrimson | Crimson can capture webcam video on targeted systems. |
| MalwareDarkComet | DarkComet can access the victim’s webcam to take pictures. |
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