Lumma Stealer’s meteoric rise: Telegram channels driving malware proliferation

As the cyber landscape continues to evolve rapidly, malware threats are adapting with unprecedented speed, exploiting familiar platforms and employing novel tactics to ensnare unwary targets. A particular threat to cybersecurity is a potent information-stealing malware that recently gained prominence through its dissemination on Telegram channels. As Telegram’s popularity as a messaging and sharing platform has grown, malicious actors have seized the opportunity to exploit its vast user base, evading traditional detection methods and targeting a large, often unaware audience with ease?

Fortunately, McAfee’s advanced security features are designed to effectively detect and neutralize threats like Lumma Stealer. Through advanced threat intelligence, behavioral analysis, and continuous monitoring, McAfee provides robust defense against malicious software, safeguarding customers’ personal data and digital assets.

This blog post delves into the tactics, techniques, and procedures used by Lumma Stealer, examining its capabilities and highlighting how McAfee solutions can protect customers from this rapidly spreading threat.

• Beware of malicious Telegram channels distributing malware disguised as cracked software programs.
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• A notorious instance of a rogue telegram channel exploiting unsuspecting users by distributing malicious software?
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• Discovering that each of the channels is linked, as they’re forwarding messages from one another’s Telegram channels.
• The following purported crack software programs are identified by McAfee as Trojan:Win/Lummastealer.SD.
• According to McAfee’s telemetry data, the prevalence of menaces has been observed.
• The country most severely impacted by this global issue is India, which has been heavily influenced by the practices adopted in the United States and Europe.

• The purpose of this blog post is to thoroughly examine and disassemble the CCleaner 2024.rar file. While some connections exist between the topics, they primarily differ in their core subject matter.
• The SHA-256 hash for this file is 3df7a19969e54bd60944372e925ad2fb69503df7159127335f792ad82db7da0b.

• The extracted RAR archive contains Microsoft DLL files.

• Accommodating a hyperlink to a Telegram channel in README.txt ensures seamless access for users.

• The CCleaner 2024 executable file (.exe) relies on the .NET framework to function.

• We load the file into DotPeek and verify the primary performance.

• On this, now we have two calls to a perform UninitializeBuilder, which decrypts the blob of information that’s handed to it (AIOsncoiuuA & UserBuffer) together with the important thing (Alco and key).

• Decryption Key (ALCO) and Encrypted Information (AIoSnCiUuA) for the Primary Name.

• Second Name Decryption Key (Key) and Associated Encrypted Information (UserBuffer).

• Snippet of the decryption Perform.

• The decrypted information is stored in a variable named uiOAshyuxgYUA.
• During the execution of this code segment, we inserted a breakpoint at the beginning of the `perform` function to enable decryption of each name’s value.
• For the primary name, we obtain the subsequent deciphered details in remembrance. It appears that logs of injection API calls have recently surfaced.

• With the ability to visualize the program that will facilitate method injection through RegAsm.exe, we gain valuable insight into the process.
• The methodological framework of a tree structure allows us to empirically validate these findings.

• We allow the breakpoint to trigger one more time to obtain the subsequent layer of decryption, resulting in a decrypted PE file.

• Observing the decrypted PE bytes, we can write this payload to disk and scrutinize the ensuing phase.
• The Stage1 is a VC++-compiled executable file.

• Upon examining the payload sections, we discovered that they contain encrypted data.

• Snippet of the decryption loop.

• After decryption, the data is stored in two files within the AppData\Roaming folder.

• Within the AppDataRoaming directory, two malicious payloads are detected. The primary payload is a .NET executable named “XTb9DOBjB3.exe” (Lumma_stealer), while the secondary payload is a .Web file called “bTkEBBlC4H.exe” (clipper).

• Upon closer examination of each payload, it becomes apparent that they leverage identical decryption mechanics to those employed in the main (CCleaner) executable.

Lumma stealer:

• The dumped payload is a 32-bit graphical user interface (GUI) executable that is capable of being moved.
• The winhttp.dll is dynamically loaded into this system using the LoadLibraryExW function.

• When examining the PE file, embedded Base64-encoded data was identified within the executable.

• The encoded data is initially decrypted from its Base64 representation and transformed back into binary format for further analysis or processing. The decrypted data is subsequently fed into a decryption algorithm to enhance the readability of the original message.

• The plaintext appears to mimic a website’s structure, potentially facilitating malicious communication with an adversary aimed at extracting sensitive information.

• Code snippet for WinHttpOpenRequest:

Records of Requests with Publish Technique are meticulously documented to ensure seamless collaboration and transparency. Each request is carefully reviewed, verified, and processed in accordance with the established guidelines and protocols.

• “hxxps://snarlypagowo.web site/api”
• “hxxps://questionsmw.retailer/api”
• “hxxps://soldiefieop.web site/api”
• “hxxps://abnomalrkmu.web site/api”
• “hxxps://chorusarorp.web site/api”
• “hxxps://treatynreit.web site/api”
• “hxxps://mysterisop.web site/api”
• “hxxps://absorptioniw.web site/api”

The game finally allows you to seamlessly connect with other players in the Steam community.

• (hxxps://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561199724331900),

The malware successfully extracts the Steam account identifier, initially obfuscated to avoid detection, and decodes it to reveal the command-and-control (C2) server’s location. As the linchpin of the attack’s success, this critical stage enables the compromised machine to communicate with the attacker’s server, facilitating further nefarious activities such as data theft and the transmission of subsequent malware payloads. Utilizing this system, attackers adeptly evade core detection mechanisms, rendering conventional security measures ineffective in identifying communication with the command and control (C2) server.

• The quaint Steam neighborhood beckons with its historic charm, where vintage architecture and tree-lined streets blend seamlessly into a warm community atmosphere.

• Upon reviewing the data, it became apparent that the consumer’s identity was deliberately masked and featured numerous pseudonyms. The actual persona name was fetched and subsequently de-obfuscated using the below-mentioned code.

• Upon deobfuscating the data, we found the clear textual content and its specific location.

• When connecting to the C2 server, it promptly returned configuration data in Base64-encoded form. The initial step in processing the encoded data involves decoding it from its Base64 format and subsequently converting it back into a binary format for further manipulation. The decrypted data is subsequently processed by a decryption algorithm to produce an enhanced version of the original plaintext.

• Config for amassing pockets data.

• For FTP and e-mail data:

• The component also aggregates system information and transmits it to C2.

• Clipper:
• Upon decompiling the .NET file, we found that it actually contained a 32-bit executable named “Runtime64.exe.”

• We loaded the file into DN Spy to validate its core functionality.

• The initial check verifies the existence and status of a named mutex, “sodfksdkfalksdasgpkprgasdgrrkgwhrterheegwsdfwef”, to determine whether an instance is currently operating on the target machine.
• Autorun.is_installed?: This check performs a verification as to whether the system will execute on boot startup. If autorun isn’t properly configured, it offers the option to enable computerized execution at startup.

• This script sets the hidden attribute to False, effectively removing the hidden status, and then designates the file as a system file to protect it from modification or deletion.

• The following script utilizes several regular expression patterns to capture and analyze clipboard data.

• If a malicious actor’s code matches, it replaces the contents of the user’s clipboard with the desired cryptocurrency wallet address to surreptitiously steal the digital currency.

• void OnClipboardChanged()
  {
  // Check if the clipboard data has changed
  if (System.Windows.Forms.Clipboard.ContainsText())
  {
  string text = System.Windows.Forms.Clipboard.GetText();
  // Perform action on the clipboard data
  ProcessClip(text);
  }
  }

  int main()
  {
  // Hook up the clipboard change event
  System.Windows.Forms.Clipboard.AddClipboardFormatEx(CF_TEXT);
  System.Windows.Forms.Clipboard.OnClipboardChanged += new EventHandler(OnClipboardChanged);

  // Run the application
  Application.Run(new Form1());
  }

The Luminar Stealer serves as a stark testament to the perpetual evolution of cyber threats and the remarkable agility of malware tactics. Through Telegram channels, it’s starkly evident that malevolent actors can effortlessly leverage popular platforms to disseminate harmful code to a wide audience, showcasing the alarming vulnerability of even seemingly secure digital environments. As the Lumma Stealer malware poses a significant threat to sensitive data and invades consumer privacy, its potential damage is crucially important to mitigate.

As the cyber threat landscape continues to escalate in severity, maintaining robust and current security measures has never been more crucial. With its advanced threat detection capabilities and preemptive security measures in place, McAfee provides a robust shield against the ever-present risks that customers face. Through the integration of real-time monitoring, comprehensive behavioral evaluation, and continuous updates that proactively address emerging tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), McAfee empowers customers with a vital edge in staying ahead of malicious actors. As Technology, Threats, and Protections continually evolve at a rapid pace, maintaining comprehensive antivirus security becomes essential to ensuring the integrity of personal data, financial information, and privacy. Remaining proactive and equipped with cutting-edge safety measures enables customers to confront emerging perils with confidence.

Indicators of Compromise

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Telegram channel	·      https[:]//t[.]me/sharmamod
C2	marshal-zhukov.com