Hackers Use Weaponized .HTA Files to Infect Victims with Red Ransomware

Hackers Use Weaponized .HTA Files to Infect Victims with Red Ransomware

CloudSEK’s TRIAD team uncovered a malicious development site deploying Clickfix-themed malware linked to the Epsilon Red ransomware. The campaign uses sophisticated social engineering and stealthy remote code execution techniques to infect systems and propagate ransomware. #EpsilonRed #Clickfix #QuasarRAT

Keypoints

  • The malware campaign employs ActiveXObject and hidden commands for stealthy payload delivery.
  • Victims are redirected to secondary pages mimicking legitimate services to facilitate infection.
  • Clickfix-themed malware leverages fake verification messages and impersonates popular online platforms.
  • Indicators include malicious domains like twtich.cc and capchabot.cc hosting malicious files and C2 infrastructure.
  • Organizations are advised to disable ActiveX, use endpoint detection, and enhance user security awareness.

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