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hcdLoader

hcdLoader is a remote access tool (RAT) that has been used by APT18. [1]

ID: S0071
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Type: MALWARE
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Platforms: Windows
Version: 1.1
Created: 31 May 2017
Last Modified: 30 March 2020
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Enterprise Layer
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Techniques Used

Domain ID Name Use
Enterprise T1059 .003 Command and Scripting Interpreter: Windows Command Shell

hcdLoader provides command-line access to the compromised system.[1]
Enterprise T1543 .003 Create or Modify System Process: Windows Service

hcdLoader installs itself as a service for persistence.[1][2]

Groups That Use This Software

ID Name References
G0026 APT18

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References

  1. Carvey, H.. (2014, September 2). Where you AT?: Indicators of lateral movement using at.exe on Windows 7 systems. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
  1. Shelmire, A.. (2015, July 6). Evasive Maneuvers. Retrieved January 22, 2016.