V3 Detects and Blocks Magniber Ransomware Injection (Direct Syscall Detection)
The Magniber ransomware is consistently being distributed at high volumes. It has been distributed through the IE (Internet Explorer) vulnerability for the past few years but stopped exploiting the vulnerability after the support for the browser ended. Recently, the ransomware is distributed with filenames disguised as a Windows security update
Magniber Ransomware’s Relaunch Technique
ASEC (AhnLab Security Emergency Response Center) has been constantly monitoring the Magniber ransomware which has been displaying a high number of distribution cases. It has been distributed through the IE (Internet Explorer) vulnerability for the past few years, but stopped exploiting the vulnerability after the support for the browser ended.
Tracking Distribution Site of Magniber Ransomware Using EDR
AhnLab ASEC has been blocking the Magniber ransomware through various means since its distribution has continued even after, “Redistribution of Magniber Ransomware in Korea (January 28th),” was posted back in January. Redistribution of Magniber Ransomware in Korea (January 28th) A particular finding at the time was that the ransomware used
Distribution of Magniber Ransomware Stops (Since November 29th)
Through a continuous monitoring process, the AhnLab ASEC analysis team is swiftly responding to Magniber, the main malware that is actively being distributed using the typosquatting method which exploits typos in domain address input. Through such continuous responses, we have detected that as of November 29th, the distribution of the Magniber
Change in Magniber Ransomware Vulnerability (CVE-2021-40444)
Magniber is a fileless ransomware using an IE vulnerability and it is one of the ransomware that causes damage to numerous Korean users. It is difficult to prevent infection if not detected and blocked in advance during the vulnerability occurrence phase, which makes it difficult for anti-malware programs to detect
Detection of JavaScript Vulnerability (CVE-2021-26411) via V3 Behavior Detection (Magniber)
Attackers are using the CVE-2021-26411 JavaScript vulnerability to actively distribute fileless Magniber ransomware via IE browser. Its internal code flow is changing rapidly, and there are still numerous damage reports that involve Magniber ransomware in Korea. As it is being distributed via an IE vulnerability (CVE-2021-26411), it is absolutely crucial
