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Poco RAT Targeting Spanish Speaking Victims

July 11, 2024
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Poco RAT Targeting Spanish Speaking Victims

A new and concerning cybersecurity threat has surfaced with the discovery of the Poco RAT malware campaign, targeting Spanish-speaking victims and specifically honing in on sectors like mining. Uncovered by cybersecurity experts at Cofense, Poco RAT operates as a sophisticated Remote Access Trojan (RAT), employing intricate email-based strategies to infiltrate systems and compromise sensitive data. The malware propagates through meticulously crafted emails in Spanish, often masquerading as finance-related communications. These emails frequently contain links to 7zip archives hosted on platforms like Google Drive, exploiting trusted file-sharing services to evade detection by Secure Email Gateways (SEGs) and deceive unsuspecting recipients into downloading malicious executables.

Poco RAT exhibits a multifaceted approach in its delivery methods, utilizing HTML files and PDF attachments embedded with links to download malware-laden archives. This variability enhances its efficacy in penetrating targeted systems, despite facing detection challenges. On average, Poco RAT executables and archives are detected at rates of 38% and 29%, respectively, underscoring the malware’s resilience and sophistication. Upon execution, Poco RAT establishes persistence by injecting itself into legitimate system processes, such as grpconv.exe, and initiates communications with its Command and Control (C2) server. Typically hosted at IP address 94.131.119.126 on ports 6541, 6542, or 6543, the C2 server engages minimally unless the infected system is geo-located in Latin America, suggesting geo-specific functionalities tailored to targeted regions.

The emergence of Poco RAT highlights the evolving landscape of cyber threats, where malicious actors leverage language-specific and sector-specific tactics to maximize impact and evade traditional security measures. Organizations are strongly advised to bolster their cybersecurity defenses with enhanced email filtering capabilities, regular employee training on phishing awareness in diverse languages, and robust endpoint protection solutions.

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  • Poco RAT Targets Spanish Language Victims with New Malware Campaign
Tags: Cyber AlertsCyber Alerts 2024Cyber RiskCyber threatJuly 2024MalwarePhishingPoco RATRATRemote Access TrojanSpanish-speaking victims
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