AcridRain Information Stealer

AcridRain is a trojan that targets multiple internet browsers such as Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox in order to steal financial and user credentials. It has been seen for sale on various forums since July 2018.

Threat ID:: CC-2643
Category:
Threat Severity:: Low
Threat Vector:
Published:: 30 August 2018 12:00 AM

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Summary

Affected platforms

The following platforms are known to be affected:

Chromium

Chromium-based web browsers
Mozilla-based web browsers

Mozilla Firefox

Threat details

The delivery method for AcridRain is currently unknown, however, due to it being sold online, malicious actors may choose their own ways to deliver the malware.

Once a device is infected, AcridRain will retrieve information of the file paths of the main program files directory. The stealer then starts going through any browsers affected to find data to exfiltrate. Once this is completed all of the stolen information is stored inside a ZIP folder which will be uploaded to the command and control server.

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. Network, proxy and firewall logs should be monitored for suspicious activity. User accounts accessed from affected devices should be reset on a clean computer. Your organisation adopts a holistic all-round approach to Cyber Security as advocated by the 10 Steps to Cyber Security.

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.
Network, proxy and firewall logs should be monitored for suspicious activity.
User accounts accessed from affected devices should be reset on a clean computer.
Your organisation adopts a holistic all-round approach to Cyber Security as advocated by the 10 Steps to Cyber Security.

Last edited: 17 February 2020 12:35 pm