Rubella Macro Builder Malware Kit

A new malware builder and loader has been observed distributing the Panda and Gootkit financial trojans.

Threat ID:: CC-2321
Category:: Trojan, Exploit
Threat Severity:: Medium
Threat Vector:: Email spam, Phishing, Exploit kit
Published:: 2 May 2018 12:00 AM

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Summary

A new malware builder and loader has been observed distributing the Panda and Gootkit financial trojans.

Affected platforms

The following platforms are known to be affected:

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows - All versions

Threat details

Malware generated by Rubella is typically delivered via malicious Microsoft Word or Excel attachments distributed in phishing campaigns, although additional modules can be purchased which allow for different infection vectors and file types.

As with the distribution mechanism, the delivered malware's function and purpose are chosen beforehand by the attacker. Multiple encryption algorithms and execution methods are available

Remediation advice

To prevent and detect an infection, ensure that:

Remediation steps

Type	Step
	A robust program of education and awareness training is delivered to users to ensure they don’t open attachments or follow links within unsolicited emails. All operating systems, anti-virus and other security products are kept up-to-date. All day-to-day computer activities such as email and internet are performed using non-administrative accounts. Strong password policies are in place and password reuse is discouraged. Network, proxy and firewall logs should be monitored for suspicious activity. User accounts accessed from affected devices should be reset on a clean computer.

Type

Step

A robust program of education and awareness training is delivered to users to ensure they don’t open attachments or follow links within unsolicited emails.
All operating systems, anti-virus and other security products are kept up-to-date.
All day-to-day computer activities such as email and internet are performed using non-administrative accounts.
Strong password policies are in place and password reuse is discouraged.
Network, proxy and firewall logs should be monitored for suspicious activity.
User accounts accessed from affected devices should be reset on a clean computer.

Last edited: 11 January 2022 3:38 pm