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Unveiling the Persistent Threat: Analyzing the Trojan.XorDDoS Activity from IP 218.92.0.60
Watch out for “trojan.xorddos/ddos,” a sneaky malware haunting files from IP 218.92.0.60 since October 1, 2023. This digital gremlin has been playing hide and seek across various sandbox environments, with a flair for C2 chatter. Who knew malware could have such commitment issues?
Hot Take:
It seems like the pesky trojan.xorddos/ddos just won’t take a hint! Despite being as welcome as a skunk at a lawn party, this Trojan has been loitering around since 2019, making unexpected pop-ups on DShield sensors. And guess what? It’s been using the same ol’ IP 218.92.0.60. Talk about a one-trick pony!
- The trojan.xorddos/ddos has been tracked since October 2023, exclusively linked to IP 218.92.0.60.
- Oldest file, dating back to 2019, re-surfaced in DShield sensor logs in March 2024.
- Files associated with the Trojan can be detected via ET MALWARE DDoS.XOR Checkin.
- Sandbox analysis reveals indicators including a config file used for C2 communications.
- Multiple indicators, hashes, and related domains have been analyzed to track this persistent threat.
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The Haunting of IP 218.92.0.60
If you thought haunted houses were spooky, wait till you hear about IP 218.92.0.60! This IP has become the unofficial home of the trojan.xorddos/ddos, hosting it since the chilly autumn of 2023. It’s like this Trojan found its forever home. If only it paid rent!
Throwback Thursday: A Trojan Tale
Everyone loves a good throwback, except maybe when it’s a Trojan from 2019 that decides to show up again! The oldest file associated with this malware saga was last submitted to VirusTotal in August 2019, and popped up again in 2024. Talk about a long-overdue reunion!
CSI: Cyber Sandbox
Our digital detectives threw the suspicious file into the virtual ‘sandbox’ to play, and boy did it reveal some secrets! From config files for sneaky C2 communications to various other indicators, it’s like watching a crime drama, but with more bytes and less bikinis.
Hash Slinging Slashers
Not to be confused with your night-shift fry cook, these hash numbers are cooking up something far less savory. With a handful of hashes tagged and bagged, cybersecurity sleuths are keeping tabs on every move this Trojan makes. It’s like a high-tech game of Marco Polo, but with malware.
Domain of Doom
The domains linked to this troublemaker include some that would make any spam filter sweat. I mean, if seeing qq.com linked with mysterious subdirectories and files doesn’t scream “I’m up to no good,” I don’t know what does!
So there you have it, folks. This trojan.xorddos/ddos is the guest that never leaves, and definitely overstays its welcome. But worry not, our cybersecurity heroes are on it, armed with all the digital garlic and holy water (read: firewalls and antivirus software) they need to keep this digital Dracula at bay.
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