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The Evolution and Exploits of FIN7: From PoS Malware to Ransomware Dominance

The Evolution and Exploits of FIN7: From PoS Malware to Ransomware Dominance

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Origin: 2013

Aliases: GOLD NIAGARA, ITG14, Carbon Spider, ALPHV, and BlackCat

Key Target Sectors: Finance, Retail, Restaurant, Hospitality, 

Attack Vectors: Spam Email, Data Theft, Keylogging, Spearphishing, Backdoor

Target Region: North America

Malware Used: PowerTrash, Cl0p, BlackMatter, DarkSide, REvil, Maze, Black Basta, Carbanak, Diceloader, Easylook, Wingnight, Flyhigh, Boatlaunch, Termite, Takeout, Saycheese, Salsaverde Loadout, Threedog, Griffon, Ryuk, JSSLoader, BadUSB, Boostwrite, Rdfsniffer, SQLRat, DNSbot, ASTRA, Bateleur, Powersource, Powersource.v2, Halfbaked, Bellhop, Babymetal, Birddog, Driftpin, Textmate, Powerpipe, Simplecred, Tinymet

Tools Used: Lizar, TightVNC, Impacket, OpenSSH, Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Meterpreter

Overview

FIN7 is an advanced persistent threat group active since 2013. It is known for primarily targeting retail, restaurant, gaming, and hospitality sectors in the U.S. In its early days, the group focused on stealing payment card data using PoS malware and selling it for profit. Within the U.S., it sold more than 20 million customer card records, stolen from 3,600 different businesses worldwide. In 2020, the group shifted toward targeting large firms via ransomware attacks. It started using the REvil ransomware, along with its own Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS), Darkside, the malware responsible for the ‘Colonial Pipeline’ attack.

Due to the use of a large number of tools and malware, analysts often find multiple layers of overlaps with several other Uncategorized Threat Groups (UNCs). According to a report published in April 2022, eight UNC groups were merged into FIN7, while 17 additional groups are thought to be affiliated with this group.

Various Attack Tactics

Over a period of time, the FIN7 threat group has changed its attack tactics and used a large number of tools and techniques to target various industries. In the early days of PoS malware attacks, it would mostly use phishing tactics to compromise the targeted entity. Different malware used in such campaigns involved PowerTrash, Carbanak, Diceloader, Easylook, Wingnight, Flyhigh, Boatlaunch, Termite, Takeout, and more.

Phishing campaigns: The threat group is also known for using registered lookalike domains for use in phishing campaigns. In a few instances, it has abused DNS servers as C2. In 2017, FIN7 was observed using malicious Word documents with DDE execution for spear-phishing attacks. In 2020, it also used the Harpy backdoor that abuses DNS as a backup channel for C2 if HTTP fails. It often sends spear-phishing emails laden with Microsoft Docs or RTF files and performs broad phishing campaigns using malicious links. The group also uses malicious links to lure victims into downloading malware and luring potential victims to double-click on images, having hidden malicious LNK files behind them.

Ransomware attacks: The threat group was using the Darkside ransomware for data encryption. It encrypted virtual disk volumes on ESXi servers and abused the ZeroLogon (CVE-2020-1472) flaw against exposed domain controllers for initial access. The stolen information was exfiltrated to the MEGA file-sharing site. In recent attacks, it has been observed using Clop ransomware.

Backdoors: A report published in April 2022 highlights that post initial reconnaissance via RDP and BEACON, the group leveraged the POWERPLANT backdoor for two years. In January 2022, the FBI warned against FIN7 using BadUSB attacks, emailing malicious USB drives to download and install various backdoors. It used RDP/SSH and Kerberoasting to move laterally in victim environments and TightVNC to control compromised hosts. Further, it used mshta[.]exe to run VBScript for the execution of malicious code on victim systems. Since late-February 2023, it has been using the Minodo backdoor.

Persistence, Obfuscation, and Evasion

Persistence: FIN7 has been spotted using RunOnce and Registry Run keys. The group utilizes various techniques to ensure persistence on the infected machine, including adding items to the Startup folder, creating new Windows services, and using SQL, VBS, JavaScript, or PowerShell to generate multiple copies of the malware. It, further, uses the application Shim databases and a scheduled task "AdobeFlashSync" for persistence.

Code obfuscation: The group observes environment variables, fragmented strings, standard input, and native character-replacement features. Reports suggest, since 2015, FIN7 has been using signed Carbanak payloads with legally purchased code signing certificates and digitally signed backdoors, phishing documents, and other staging tools to avoid security controls.

Operation obfuscation: In 2018, security researchers found FIN7 members operating through a fake cybersecurity company called Combi Security and hiring legitimate IT specialists for their mission. After the disclosure, its public operations were shut down. However, the group soon erected another cybersecurity company named Bastion Secure in 2021.

Who are the targets?

The FIN7 group has heavily targeted U.S.-based restaurants and retail industries, and several of them have publicly acknowledged these attacks, including Chipotle Mexican Grill, Arby’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Trump Hotels, and Hudson Bay Brands. Here is a quick summary of its major attacks.

Major attacks

  • In March 2017, FIN7 operated a spear-phishing campaign aimed at different companies, targeting employees involved with SEC filings for their organizations. 
  • In November 2018, it was behind data breaches at Chili's, Burgerville, Omni Hotels, and Red Robin.
  • In March 2020, the members of FIN7 were targeting companies in the restaurant, retail, and hotel industries using BadUSB attacks designed to spread BlackMatter or REvil ransomware.
  • In January 2022, the FBI warned that FIN7 changed its attack strategy and started targeting insurance and transportation businesses in August 2021, followed by defense companies in November 2021. 
  • In May 2023, after a gap of more than one year, the group again initiated its ransomware attacks using the Cl0p ransomware.

Association with other ransomware groups

  • In December 2020, it was disclosed that FIN7 may be a close collaborator of the Ryuk ransomware group.
  • In October 2021, a campaign by UNC3319 was linked with the FIN7 group with low confidence. Further, the malware used by the FIN7 group, Birdwatch, has been linked with UNC3381.
  • In January 2022, the FBI claimed that FIN7 is behind the operations of Darkside, REvil, and BlackMatter ransomware. 
  • In April 2022, a report disclosed FIN7’s involvement with Maze, BlackCat, Ryuk, and Darkside.
  • In November 2022, evidence was uncovered linking the Black Basta ransomware to the FIN7 group. 
  • In May 2023, the FIN7 group was spotted in the deployment of Cl0p ransomware payloads on victims' networks.

Cybercriminal suspects

FIN7 is thought to be working as an enterprise-like professional group, with several active members taking part in various attacks for different job roles.
  • In August 2018, three Ukrainian FIN7 members—Fedir Hladyr, Dmytro Fedorov, and Andrii Kolpakov—were charged with cybercrime that affected more than 100 U.S. companies. 
  • In September 2019, Fedir Hladyr pleaded guilty in a U.S. district court. In April 2021, he was sentenced to 10 years of prison in the U.S. 
  • In May 2020, a Ukranian member named Denys Iarmak (a hacker and a pentester) was arrested. In April 2022, he was sentenced to five years in prison.
  • In November 2022, a high-ranking member of FIN7, Andrii Kolpakov, pleaded guilty. In June 2021, Kolpakov was sentenced to seven years in prison.

Prevention

Since phishing emails remain one of the consistent attack vectors used by FIN7, security teams are advised to monitor endpoint data for unusual activity tied to the threat actor. Analyze Windows Security Event logs for unauthorized access and script executions. Besides, foster a security-aware culture and implement a multilayered defense strategy that combines education, technology, and preparedness to counter FIN7's persistent and sophisticated operations. Not to mention, leverage Cyware's CTIX platform (an automated Threat Intelligence Platform) for data-driven insights with detailed threat views, enrichments, object details, relations, and actions taken using a dedicated threat data module.

Conclusion

FIN7 is continually expanding its target scope and relationships with other ransomware operations. It uses multiple techniques, including public exploits, buying stolen credentials from underground markets, working with other ransomware groups, and using social engineering methods, among myriad others. Even after the frequent arrests of members of FIN7, at least some have remained active and are still evolving their operations - making this a dangerous threat. Moreover, the group recently resurfaced from a two-year hiatus to perform ransomware attacks. Thus, ample training for awareness, a robust patch management system, and regular audits of the exposed network should be a part of the overall defense strategy.

Indicators of Compromise

SSH-based Backdoor
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Tirion/Lizar
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softowii[.]com
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Carbanak
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Loader Proxies
mozillaupdate[.]com
milkmovemoney[.]com
tableofcolorize[.]com
moviedvdpower[.]com
landscapesboxdesign9[.]com
hawrickday[.]com
colormiagi[.]com

Cobalt-Strike Servers
45.11.180.82
138.124.180.226
185.172.129.144

SHA256
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e1b3035d6b53c7faccf2e062693836ae077cb7b3e66d1ad6534f91dee53b0916
eb015ba9d6aaa4c26242fb38216d0ed89f98f95af9bbfde9dcf0d6ba247a3cc8
eb95f84f22cb823fb85e81585db43fcaa1d15d9d3ab7e8f66e52f6cc52ce2b1c
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f58c61bda2867fd5c5aefefacffc5d0fa06833f8df22a80485e24f4d9f559673
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f767b0dabd5fc8f3977ef02c68448dc03a8572a5bae64f85bb7bafdce9e8ba83
f87813c2572eefdf225f075aaf0a19794273ff6904a2ec5e4df296bfc9ec6809
f9cca8a37fe027b8f5084c34a156bbd5fd8237e6d4740622d2c17f9f9f420ada
fa10e61e168c579058406f63bc93880f85f67333f319636623414fffd78627f1
fcacb66e961df0eeacbc1b0a74c355c5b7a2f5dd3937a5b77c3db991c0f58922
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fd638aa195d9c92f40b64175a68e6b037c07d29ddcef7c5033edbe57c1b91c56
fe84128b54ac6c29bfdb6933451060d201864b384474386f35a3dfde2afe5172

DLLs used in Reflective Injection (.dll)
00bce4a794d4e36ffbffb89f0c985daa85b47ebae686fc82e79f0f5f7c1c55b3
024787688d9cf2f3f868f7bc5115949724b6870ecf1d0e6e018a83fac534f9e6
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05f572ee9e0b4cbdfdccfd16ad74043d8df3dec0aefeb1e8d9dfca12e8e5e463
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0d43eca3777f98773314e04870bcbe76d6c5eb0694356509cd9f698d9a169f76
0f622acdd066ebba14487cc31ac2cd3eea44f97530b0e406e637ea05ff3b175b
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199a69b5863e2f8b19895b6e5f0f79dd16915459867d4d7581cc79eca0cacd01
1caa8424e7d9e8f6af0ae704894dd7e47bd03fab0314cf23264c4f23f00c89dd
1cb246b76add81b74ff746e5a9cda1a370ed21b187a59f97afde65534f6eb3f9
1d9b6d69de1bc5bd146c0a3c8096ba0c465c3a9fb5de6348c847c127bac0bca4
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3c36444de4c6df85ec9158b7136df7f458ba9239acfacb60b8b0d273133824af
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444e8919a4c9bb545fcf87a412a1f1b35aa5a3b863ff378ed32bbb095b66e8d1
4b0484265a5d7b7864bff1de53b48d880fe6688677240de7202236d3c5a22e87
4c5fb53e0787ebc0bbc99d8dc079e99cfcb111ddfb040abcf8b4cb56898db7e7
4dd732120f265e0c430d437a3a5eac426baee3a272e18683bf45ff17ad680cbc
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575e9d1dda2e1dfec81c5a1c3b182d114f2ebac9aa91e304d5ae6dc26319f8ea
5b90d64969bc653a9f16e4af35425e639a1a4293083dcef0659102924abe116d
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a3c8cf59eaa14be924c04853ae5f097d32fef703d5bde2fe0d542e989cfe6133
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bb10276cc6e85ff02d0dde90d20e78f4b4a3c60e01dd8c27d39e4b6fdca6227e
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c6bdcfc229ba855cde5dd91043c50a8adb5b39be2db10de8b0913b260e82d467
c6de227d06044ee65a1e434d7371d845d8b2a744dd1911fb200caa0252d395c8
cab9613be36682d29afc24d1cf89f2a45ba76b96a087647f05b014c2033b6f57
cfec2c71cc82479348c310c0a0b2b2d88e9496f7fab98528e300a7167ce787c3
cff41c53068b0eaa8823ae17f288a7fc8b90475b7a39625cff034ed965d86d92
d0ac3ee7a8493c15fee8122f292db57b648ca511f969026df244fd7a70b475b9
d484ed62c67a46a2ddc9a6d41b76493818489ec2f697a743681f23f8b35bd94f
d6223cc31ca3c8f5a56d4000cbd8210e0d005c3b46004f569362ec6237bb015b
dd7c9855f75cee6375304a44ce2926110568e75386b91fab4eca438d9ffbb0ce
de0657b9e6f165814ab501bda45db60858df7689e6eb99735683674f4dfde704
dedbcced35c4c94589d7961fe117252114c3d4e00fe916921eded551c620daee
f1c268bacb3879a836ec05226465b70bad27c24f2d0d5b0abd9b7fe2bbad4822
f2be4f603293b9133e5e75be8bac8542748c880255de3fe9b2fb88b0b653a395
f66cda08b58e96e1d39f7e548b1aa3564d80da805ba4582c5cd424545a8b472a

Backdoor Install Scripts (.bat)
15a0ee975e75a466f7f4cd1d8228ace7bbef5cbfc909fec5c53421fc050e7a61
2076398177d76b77ed32a1dbb5220d3bae873a1e736a6abab7812b50c0f0328b
46a842177d8765b73978d9526e3f8d287528de0e3b004d58c8ebe6f3f42f434d
4d27f295ba6f9f0d1691ebc910f5b1cfa2c8d60c0a1fac68cdceba7f85841d49
627ff24df51a94e3086596f595732ceb3ab290e067f1b039832f98af09a931b3
87c235bccddf0c657027b7ac0ef33b82644c92fc16e284114980e0be43396ba3
90ed60f5290391b8cbe70d09ce7d0831d847ecb060ac6ec3f7ed2cef180905a9
9a4b066ff59caac6f4c3f044b5c9c0e57ffeaaab49ad8bca76d686a4e3e77292
9dc250729a1fe4f5ff8e559a34299b54bf6e245803b9f03a9c8983bce7426da6
c8df05eb7200806627aa629df9219d6140d4526ec552cdb37383b44d4f7c96c6
ccf5f274e5930df4bf9bda2de3e8279fbcfd6679e44fd797d9e42d41f3814981
d74a283f9bee0a871007fa92e2036997d17b1d8528ec37919c3c4d61b8fdbf13
dc3314d6574630c4a870aa0e6025583816a4aaab569354dbfb924c320dc4219a
de0cba17d4c1627f13edf3bcadc93ca532ae2ee39c290e4b05c6e1116997b118

 Tags

vmware esxi
phishing attacks
carbanak apt group
powertrash loader
badusb
fin7 group
combi security
bastion secure
darkside gang
blackmatter

Posted on: August 31, 2023


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