Malware

AhRat

AhRat is a mobile malware family with Android-focused surveillance and data theft capabilities. Based on the provided content, it can send SMS messages; collect the device’s contact list and call log; obtain device information including manufacturer, device ID, OS version, and country; locate and exfiltrate files with extensions such as .jpg, .mp4, .html, .docx, and .pdf; and exfiltrate collected data including audio recordings and files to command-and-control infrastructure. Its C2 communications use HTTPS requests. No specific threat actor, campaign association, targeted industry, or concrete indicators of compromise are provided in the content.

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MITRE ATT&CK

Techniques & procedures

3 distinct techniques documented for this family, organized by ATT&CK tactic.

Collection

1 technique

T1005Data from Local SystemEvidence2

AbstractEmu can collect files from or inspect the device’s filesystem. AhRat can find and exfiltrate files with certain extensions, such as .jpg, .mp4, .html, .docx, and .pdf. BOULDSPY can access browser history and bookmarks, and can list all files and folders on the device.

Command and Control

1 technique

T1071.001Web ProtocolsEvidence2

AbstractEmu can use HTTP to communicate with the C2 server; AhRat can communicate with the C2 using HTTPS requests; BRATA can use both HTTP and WebSockets to communicate with the C2 server; LightSpy has used both HTTPS and Websockets to communicate with the C2.

Exfiltration

1 technique

T1041Exfiltration Over C2 ChannelEvidence1

SpyNote RAT can copy files from the device to the C2 server. ViceLeaker can copy arbitrary files from the device to the C2 server, can exfiltrate browsing history, can exfiltrate the SD card structure, and can exfiltrate pictures as the user takes them. TriangleDB has collected and exfiltrated files.

ACTIVITY FEED

Recent activity

12 sources tracked across advisories, community write-ups, and news. New activity surfaces here as Mallory finds it.

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Apr 1, 2021

Data from Local System, Technique T1533 - Mobile | MITRE ATT&CK®

Android malware capable of locating and exfiltrating files with selected extensions.

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Apr 1, 2021

Data from Local System, Technique T1533 - Mobile | MITRE ATT&CK®

Remote access trojan capable of locating and exfiltrating files with selected extensions.

mitre attack websiteNews

Apr 1, 2021

Data from Local System, Technique T1533 - Mobile | MITRE ATT&CK®

Android malware capable of locating and exfiltrating files with selected extensions.

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Sep 11, 2020

SMS Control, Technique T1582 - Mobile | MITRE ATT&CK®

Android malware that can send SMS messages from infected devices.

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Threat actor attribution

Named campaigns wielding this family, with evidence pinned to each claim.

Exploited vulnerabilities

CVEs this family uses for access and lateral movement.

Detection signatures

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MITRE ATT&CK mapping3

Every documented technique, ranked by evidence weight.

Researcher chatter

Reddit, Mastodon, and CTI community discussion around this family.

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