New Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) Discovered for Windows and Linux-based Backdoor Malware KEYPLUG

3 April 2023

Security researchers have identified a cluster of new infrastructure associated with the custom Windows and Linux backdoor malware KEYPLUG. The KEYPLUG malware is reportedly being used to target organisations in various sectors.

A malware with a backdoor capability is able to bypass normal authentication procedures and gain access to a system. Once the malware is installed, it provides attackers with remote control over the victim's machines, which may lead to further malicious activity such as data exfiltration. KEYPLUG is a versatile and modular backdoor that supports multiple network protocols for command-and-control (C2) traffic.

Users and administrators are advised to promptly update their software/firmware whenever updates are released. Should you suspect that your device is compromised, you may wish to perform an anti-virus scan using an updated anti-virus application.

Administrators may also wish to consider tracking and blocking IOCs associated with the KEYPLUG malware, such as C2 services and malware hashes. Possible IOCs associated with KEYPLUG are shown in the table below:

Indicators of compromise

Malware Variant	SHA256	Filename	Network Indicators
KEYPLUG.LINUX	e024ccc4c72eb 5813cc2b6db79 75e4750337a1c c619d7339b21f dbb32d93fd85	kernel	linux.down-flash[.]com 103.226.155[.]96:1443
Bash Script	39c8a31dee110 93810c7b142b4 fe8770e8c8d1b 3c09749a2888e cc32d24f4d09	update.sh	Downloads KEYPLUG ‘update.so’ from 103.226.155[.]96
KEYPLUG.LINUX	006e096f82e9f 2bb3bb3f4fd48 85a81b426b425 b2b7a7bfd90b4 b65d44ab5e7e	update.so	WSS[:]//chrome.down-flash[.] com:443 103.226.155[.]96
KEYPLUG.LINUX	9a94070f547f8 e517bcf4dabfd 36a7f2b83bb9e 0eae6e4685cc2 33b07b0a2897	update	chrome.down-flash[.]com 103.226.155[.]96
KEYPLUG	2345c426c584e c12f7a2106a52 ce8ac4aeb1444 76d1a4e4b78c1 0addfddef920	alibaba.exe	WSS[:]//chrome.down-flash[.] com:443
KEYPLUG.LINUX	f4474dcbfaf85 70fa4bcdd4151 d53516664ef5c b7f21f3b4520f 791626fdc441	dns_x64.old	TCP[:]//linux.down-flash[.]com :1443
KEYPLUG.LINUX	a1398dd8cec06 c07a33b94e9d5 9d38313efcce9 27cc27425ade4 8dba48c3345f	nac	TCP[:]//193.200.149[.]195:80
KEYPLUG.LINUX	a6ead353dd733 8b7ae51825528 9993f7cca70bd eceaf31004ec0 b8a1036378d3	logo.png	TCP[:]//202.79.173[.]228:8081
KEYPLUG	5921d1686f9f4 b6d26ac353cfc e3e85e5790631 1a80806903c9b 40f85429b225	svchost.exe	TCP[:]//43.229.155[.]38:8443 HTTPS[:]//cdn.google-au[.]ga: 8443
KEYPLUG	83ef976a3c3ca 9fcd438eabc9b 935ca5d46a3fb 00e2276ce4061 908339de43ec	host_UDP_53 _win_x64.dll	UDP[:]//fonts.google-au[.]ga:53
KEYPLUG	4ffc7f65e16ce 59ff9e6a504f8 8e0cf56b225c0 eb2cf8ec578b3 e9d40d9bd898	Decrypted from config.dat	HTTPS[:]//static.tcplog[.]com: 443

Source: RecordedFuture

If your organisation discovers any of these IOCs present in your network, please report it to SingCERT at https://www.csa.gov.sg/singcert/reporting.

More information is available here:
https://go.recordedfuture.com/hubfs/reports/cta-2023-0330.pdf

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New Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) Discovered for Windows and Linux-based Backdoor Malware KEYPLUG

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