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Brambul
View on Wikipedia| Brambul | |
|---|---|
| Malware details | |
| Technical name | |
| Type | Computer worm |
| Author | Lazarus |
| Technical details | |
| Platform | Windows XP |
| Written in | Korean |
Brambul is an SMB protocol computer worm that decrypts[clarification needed] and automatically moves from one computer to its second computer.
It is responsible for the dropping of the Joanap botnet.
History
[edit]Brambul was first discovered in 2009 and has not had a disclosure prior to its notoriety. It was observed by cybersecurity firms and was not extensive subject.[4]
Sony hack (Late 2014)
[edit]Brambul was among the malware to be identified during the Sony Pictures hack.
Investigation (Early 2019)
[edit]Brambul as well as Joanap botnet have both been shut down via a court order.
Cycle
[edit]The computer worm has the ability to automatically scan IP addresses and decrypt passwords including, but not limited to the following.[1]
| Password | Description |
|---|---|
| password | The word password |
| !@#$% | 1-5 typed with the shift key |
| !@#$%^&*() | all ten number keys typed with the shift key |
| ~!@#$%^&*()_+ | the entire top row of keys typed with the shift key |
System drive share
[edit]Brambul will share information of the system to the cyberattacker. Information shared includes the IP address, hostname and the username and password.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "W32.Brambul". Symantec. Archived from the original on May 31, 2018.
- ^ "Win32/Brambul threat description - Microsoft Security Intelligence". www.microsoft.com.
- ^ "Trojan:Win32/Brambul.A threat description - Microsoft Security Intelligence". www.microsoft.com.
- ^ "Hidden Cobra Strikes Again with Custom RAT, SMB Malware". threatpost.com.
- ^ at 01:58, Simon Sharwood 30 May 2018. "FBI fingers North Korea for two malware strains". www.theregister.co.uk.
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