Trellix Insights: DVR Device Vulnerabilities Targeted by FreakOut Botnet
Last Modified: 2022-09-07 05:12:19 Etc/GMT
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Trellix Insights: DVR Device Vulnerabilities Targeted by FreakOut Botnet
Technical Articles ID:
KB95157
Last Modified: 2022-09-07 05:12:19 Etc/GMT Environment
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SummaryThe FreakOut (aka Necro, Necro Python, Necromorph, and N3Cr0m0rPh) Botnet continues to be developed with new modules added to exploit vulnerabilities in Linux devices. A recent campaign targets DVR devices with remote code execution vulnerabilities and uses a domain generation algorithm to generate domains for C2 communication. Upon successful remote code execution, the devices are made part of the botnet and an XMRig crypto miner is installed. Other functionality of the current botnet includes a network sniffer, brute-force functionality, installation of Windows rootkits, and infecting HTML, JS, PHP files. Our Threat Research team gathers and analyzes information from multiple open and closed sources before disseminating intelligence reports. This campaign was researched by Juniper Threat Labs and shared publicly. How to use this article:
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IMPORTANT: Always follow best practices when you enable new rules and signatures. When you implement new rules or signatures, always set them to Report mode first and check the alerts generated. Resolve any issues that arise and then set the rules to Block. This step mitigates against triggering false positives and allows you to refine your configuration. For more information, see KB87843 - List of and best practices for Endpoint Security Dynamic Application Containment rules. VirusScan Enterprise - Access Protection Rules: Prevent programs registering as a service Host Intrusion Prevention: Rule ID: 1148 CMD Tool Access by a Network Aware Application Rule ID: 6011 Generic Application Invocation Protection Rule ID: 6010 Generic Application Hooking Protection Rule ID: 2806 Attempt to create a hardlink to a file Affected Products |
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