PowerPunch
PowerPunch is a lightweight downloader that has been used by Gamaredon Group since at least 2021.[1]
ID: S0685
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Type: MALWARE
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Platforms: Windows
Version: 1.1
Created: 18 February 2022
Last Modified: 22 March 2023
Techniques Used
| Domain | ID | Name | Use | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | T1059 | .001 | Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell |
PowerPunch has the ability to execute through PowerShell.[1] |
| Enterprise | T1480 | .001 | Execution Guardrails: Environmental Keying |
PowerPunch can use the volume serial number from a target host to generate a unique XOR key for the next stage payload.[1] |
| Enterprise | T1105 | Ingress Tool Transfer |
PowerPunch can download payloads from adversary infrastructure.[1] |
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| Enterprise | T1027 | .010 | Obfuscated Files or Information: Command Obfuscation |
PowerPunch can use Base64-encoded scripts.[1] |
Groups That Use This Software
| ID | Name | References |
|---|---|---|
| G0047 | Gamaredon Group |