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MCMD

MCMD is a remote access tool that provides remote command shell capability used by Dragonfly 2.0.[1]

ID: S0500
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Type: TOOL
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Platforms: Windows
Version: 1.1
Created: 13 August 2020
Last Modified: 29 July 2022
Enterprise Layer
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Techniques Used

Domain ID Name Use
Enterprise T1071 .001 Application Layer Protocol: Web Protocols

MCMD can use HTTPS in communication with C2 web servers.[1]
Enterprise T1547 .001 Boot or Logon Autostart Execution: Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

MCMD can use Registry Run Keys for persistence.[1]
Enterprise T1059 .003 Command and Scripting Interpreter: Windows Command Shell

MCMD can launch a console process (cmd.exe) with redirected standard input and output.[1]
Enterprise T1005 Data from Local System

MCMD has the ability to upload files from an infected device.[1]
Enterprise T1564 .003 Hide Artifacts: Hidden Window

MCMD can modify processes to prevent them from being visible on the desktop.[1]
Enterprise T1070 .009 Indicator Removal: Clear Persistence

MCMD has the ability to remove set Registry Keys, including those used for persistence.[1]
Enterprise T1105 Ingress Tool Transfer

MCMD can upload additional files to a compromised host.[1]
Enterprise T1036 .005 Masquerading: Match Legitimate Name or Location

MCMD has been named Readme.txt to appear legitimate.[1]
Enterprise T1027 Obfuscated Files or Information

MCMD can Base64 encode output strings prior to sending to C2.[1]
Enterprise T1053 .005 Scheduled Task/Job: Scheduled Task

MCMD can use scheduled tasks for persistence.[1]

Groups That Use This Software

ID Name References
G0035 Dragonfly

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References

  1. Secureworks. (2019, July 24). MCMD Malware Analysis. Retrieved August 13, 2020.