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ROCKBOOT

ROCKBOOT is a Bootkit that has been used by an unidentified, suspected China-based group. [1]

ID: S0112
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Type: MALWARE
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Platforms: Windows
Version: 1.1
Created: 31 May 2017
Last Modified: 09 February 2021
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Enterprise Layer
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Techniques Used

Domain ID Name Use
Enterprise T1542 .003 Pre-OS Boot: Bootkit

ROCKBOOT is a Master Boot Record (MBR) bootkit that uses the MBR to establish persistence.[1]

Groups That Use This Software

ID Name References
G0096 APT41

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References

  1. Andonov, D., et al. (2015, December 7). Thriving Beyond The Operating System: Financial Threat Group Targets Volume Boot Record. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
  1. Fraser, N., et al. (2019, August 7). Double DragonAPT41, a dual espionage and cyber crime operation APT41. Retrieved September 23, 2019.