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Starloader

Starloader is a loader component that has been observed loading Felismus and associated tools. [1]

ID: S0188
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Type: MALWARE
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Platforms: Windows
Contributors: Alan Neville, @abnev
Version: 1.1
Created: 16 January 2018
Last Modified: 18 March 2020
Enterprise Layer
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Techniques Used

Domain ID Name Use
Enterprise T1140 Deobfuscate/Decode Files or Information

Starloader decrypts and executes shellcode from a file called Stars.jps.[1]
Enterprise T1036 .005 Masquerading: Match Legitimate Name or Location

Starloader has masqueraded as legitimate software update packages such as Adobe Acrobat Reader and Intel.[1]

Groups That Use This Software

ID Name References
G0054 Sowbug

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References

  1. Symantec Security Response. (2017, November 7). Sowbug: Cyber espionage group targets South American and Southeast Asian governments. Retrieved November 16, 2017.