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Norman’s Nasty Comeback: Unmasking XWorm’s Process Hollowing Hijinks
XWorm isn’t new on the malware scene, but it never fails to amaze. This .Net executable, “Norman_is_back_RPE_v1.exe,” uses Process Hollowing like a magician’s sleight of hand, hiding in plain sight. It’s as if the malware said, “Norman, back at it again with the shenanigans!”
Hot Take:
Looks like Norman is back from his malware hiatus with some new tricks up his binary sleeves! Just when you thought you’d seen it all, Norman_is_back_RPE_v1.exe drops in with its Process Hollowing magic act. It’s almost like malware’s version of a Houdini escape trick, but less glamorous and more, well, malicious. Grab your popcorn, folks; this one’s a doozy!
Key Points:
– XWorm is an old RAT (Remote Access Tool) repurposed in new cyber campaigns.
– The malware identified as “Norman_is_back_RPE_v1.exe” employs the Process Hollowing technique.
– The executable is oddly not obfuscated, making analysis easier.
– The malware’s first stage involves Base64-decoded embedded PE files.
– The second stage involves running a payload disguised as a legitimate .NET compiler.
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