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MirageFox

MirageFox is a remote access tool used against Windows systems. It appears to be an upgraded version of a tool known as Mirage, which is a RAT believed to originate in 2012. [1]

ID: S0280
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Type: MALWARE
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Platforms: Windows
Version: 1.1
Created: 17 October 2018
Last Modified: 16 April 2025
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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

MirageFox has the capability to execute commands using cmd.exe.[1]
Enterprise T1140 Deobfuscate/Decode Files or Information

MirageFox has a function for decrypting data containing C2 configuration information.[1]
Enterprise T1574 .001 Hijack Execution Flow: DLL

MirageFox is likely loaded via DLL hijacking into a legitimate McAfee binary.[1]
Enterprise T1082 System Information Discovery

MirageFox can collect CPU and architecture information from the victim’s machine.[1]
Enterprise T1033 System Owner/User Discovery

MirageFox can gather the username from the victim’s machine.[1]

Groups That Use This Software

ID Name References
G0004 Ke3chang

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References

  1. Rosenberg, J. (2018, June 14). MirageFox: APT15 Resurfaces With New Tools Based On Old Ones. Retrieved September 21, 2018.