RisePro (Infostealer) – Malware

Overview

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, RisePro malware has emerged as a significant and concerning player. This sophisticated form of malware, which primarily functions as a credential stealer, has rapidly gained notoriety for its ability to compromise sensitive information and infiltrate secure environments. RisePro’s rise to prominence in the malware ecosystem is marked by its ability to evade traditional security measures and adapt to new defensive technologies, making it a formidable challenge for cybersecurity professionals. RisePro operates by targeting and extracting login credentials from infected systems, posing a severe risk to both individuals and organizations. Its primary function involves capturing and exfiltrating user credentials, which can then be used for various malicious purposes, including unauthorized access to sensitive accounts and systems. This capability places RisePro among the most dangerous threats in the realm of credential-stealing malware, highlighting the urgent need for advanced detection and mitigation strategies.

Targets

Individuals Information

How they operate

Initial Infection and Delivery

RisePro malware typically begins its infiltration process through phishing campaigns or malicious downloads. Attackers often distribute RisePro via email attachments, malicious links, or compromised software. Once the user interacts with the infected content, the malware deploys itself onto the system. To facilitate initial execution, RisePro often employs social engineering techniques to deceive users into enabling macros or executing malicious scripts, which then install the core malware onto the system.

Persistence and Evasion Techniques

Once installed, RisePro employs several advanced techniques to maintain persistence and evade detection. It commonly uses techniques such as process injection, where it injects malicious code into legitimate processes. This method helps the malware avoid detection by blending in with normal system activity. Additionally, RisePro often utilizes rootkit functionalities to hide its presence from security software and system administrators. These rootkit capabilities allow RisePro to manipulate system files and registry entries, making it difficult to identify and remove.

Credential Theft Mechanism

The primary function of RisePro is to steal credentials from infected systems. It achieves this through a variety of methods. One common technique involves keylogging, where the malware captures keystrokes to record login information. RisePro can also use web injection techniques to capture data entered into web forms, such as login pages for online banking or email services. The stolen credentials are then collected and transmitted to command-and-control (C2) servers controlled by the attackers. These servers act as repositories for the stolen data, which can then be used for unauthorized access to sensitive accounts.

Data Exfiltration and Command Control

RisePro’s data exfiltration process is designed to be stealthy and efficient. The malware typically compresses and encrypts the stolen data before sending it to the C2 servers to avoid detection by network security monitoring tools. Communication between the malware and its C2 servers is often encrypted, using secure channels to prevent interception and analysis. In some cases, RisePro may use decentralized networks or peer-to-peer (P2P) communication to further obfuscate its activities and avoid single points of failure.

Adaptation and Evolving Threat

RisePro’s developers continuously update and modify the malware to circumvent evolving security measures. This adaptability includes the incorporation of new evasion techniques, updates to encryption protocols, and the use of novel methods for credential theft. As a result, RisePro represents a dynamic and evolving threat, requiring ongoing vigilance and advanced detection capabilities from cybersecurity professionals.

MITRE Tactics and Techniques

Initial Access

Phishing (T1566): RisePro often uses phishing campaigns to deliver malicious payloads. This can involve sending emails with infected attachments or links leading to malicious downloads. Drive-by Compromise (T1189): The malware may exploit vulnerabilities in web browsers or plugins to initiate the download and execution of RisePro.

Execution

User Execution (T1203): RisePro relies on user interaction to execute the malicious payload, often requiring the user to open a malicious attachment or enable macros in a document. Command-Line Interface (T1059): Once on the system, RisePro might use command-line instructions to execute its payload and maintain persistence.

Persistence

Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder (T1547.001): RisePro may create registry entries to ensure it runs on system startup, making it persistent even after reboots. Scheduled Task (T1053): The malware can use scheduled tasks to execute at regular intervals or upon specific triggers.

Privilege Escalation

Exploitation for Privilege Escalation (T1068): RisePro might exploit known vulnerabilities to gain higher privileges on the system, enhancing its capabilities and access.

Defense Evasion

Process Injection (T1055): RisePro can inject its code into legitimate processes to evade detection by security software. Rootkit (T1014): To hide its presence, RisePro may utilize rootkit techniques to modify system processes and files, making detection more difficult.

Credential Access

Keylogging (T1056.001): RisePro often employs keylogging techniques to capture user keystrokes and collect sensitive credentials. Credential Dumping (T1003): The malware may use credential dumping tools to extract passwords and other authentication tokens from the system.

Exfiltration

Data Staged (T1074): RisePro may stage collected data locally before exfiltration to its command-and-control servers. Exfiltration Over Command and Control Channel (T1041): The malware encrypts and transmits stolen data to its C2 servers using secure channels to avoid detection.

Command and Control

Encrypted Channel (T1071.001): Communication between RisePro and its C2 servers is often encrypted to prevent interception and analysis. Domain Generation Algorithms (T1075): To maintain communication and evade detection, RisePro may use domain generation algorithms to regularly change the domain names used for C2 communication.

References

• RisePro
• Spamhaus Botnet Threat Update