Rhadamanthys Stealer Module Launch Via Rundll32.EXE
Detects the use of Rundll32 to launch an NSIS module that serves as the main stealer capability of Rhadamanthys infostealer, as observed in reports and samples in early 2023
Detection logic
selection_rundll32
- OriginalFileName: RUNDLL32.EXE
- Image|endswith: \rundll32.exeselection_dll
CommandLine|contains: nsis_unsselection_export_function
CommandLine|contains: PrintUIEntryCondition
all of selection_*Raw YAML
title: Rhadamanthys Stealer Module Launch Via Rundll32.EXE
id: 5cdbc2e8-86dd-43df-9a1a-200d4745fba5
status: test
description: Detects the use of Rundll32 to launch an NSIS module that serves as the main stealer capability of Rhadamanthys infostealer, as observed in reports and samples in early 2023
references:
- https://elis531989.medium.com/dancing-with-shellcodes-analyzing-rhadamanthys-stealer-3c4986966a88
- https://blog.cyble.com/2023/01/12/rhadamanthys-new-stealer-spreading-through-google-ads/
- https://www.joesandbox.com/analysis/790122/0/html
- https://twitter.com/anfam17/status/1607477672057208835
author: TropChaud
date: 2023-01-26
modified: 2023-02-05
tags:
- attack.stealth
- attack.t1218.011
- detection.emerging-threats
logsource:
category: process_creation
product: windows
detection:
selection_rundll32:
- OriginalFileName: 'RUNDLL32.EXE'
- Image|endswith: '\rundll32.exe'
selection_dll:
CommandLine|contains: 'nsis_uns'
selection_export_function:
CommandLine|contains: 'PrintUIEntry'
condition: all of selection_*
falsepositives:
- Unknown
level: mediumFalse positives
- Unknown