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TF-MAL-elf.redtail

📛 Threat Title

Malware family: RedTail

Category: RedTail First seen: Last updated: Source: ThreatFox Malwares

Description

ThreatFox malware family `elf.redtail`. Printable name: RedTail.

Indicators of Compromise (1)

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domain elf.redtail VT: VT base fetch failed: HTTPError: 429 Client Error: Too Many Requests for url: https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/domains/elf.redtail

IOC database

Type
domain
Value
elf.redtail
First seen
Last seen
Attached to this threat
Appears in
1 threat
Description
Extracted from Threat TF-MAL-elf.redtail

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Threat Hunt — feed corroboration

Not present in any configured threat-intel feed.

Details From VirusTotal

VirusTotal: VT base fetch failed: HTTPError: 429 Client Error: Too Many Requests for url: https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/domains/elf.redtail

References (1)

Remediations (10)

  • web:bazaar.abuse.ch

    A malware sample can be associated with only one malware family . The page below gives you an overview on malware samples that MalwareBazaar has identified as RedTail .

  • web:blog.netmanageit.com

    This analysis focuses on redtail , a cryptocurrency mining malware that stealthily installs itself on compromised systems. The malware utilizes two additional scripts: one to identify the CPU architecture and another to remove existing cryptomining software.

  • web:globalcyberalliance.org

    RedTail exploited known vulnerabilities, deployed customized binaries across multiple architectures, and maintained active infrastructure for months at a time.

  • web:isc.sans.edu

    In summary, redtail malware demonstrates the evolving sophistication of cryptomining threats, using scripts to identify CPU architecture and remove competing miners, while also exploiting system vulnerabilities for root access.

  • web:malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de

    RedTail is a cryptomining malware , which is based on the open-source XMRIG mining software. It is being spread via known vulnerabilities such as: - CVE-2024-3400 - CVE-2023-46805 - CVE-2024-21887 - CVE-2023-1389 - CVE-2022-22954 - CVE-2018-20062

  • web:securitricks.com

    Description This analysis focuses on redtail , a cryptocurrency mining malware that stealthily installs itself on compromised systems. The malware utilizes two additional scripts: one to identify the CPU architecture and another to remove existing cryptomining software. Observed attacks originated from IP addresses in the Netherlands and Bulgaria. The malware exploits weak root login ...

  • web:socprime.com

    The article details a cryptomining campaign involving the redtail malware family , which is delivered through HTTP requests that exploit CVE-2024-4577 in PHP. Threat actors send Base64-encoded payloads that retrieve and run a self-replicating script named cve_2024_4577.selfrep.

  • web:undercodenews.com

    2025-01-09 Cryptocurrency mining malware has become a significant threat in the cybersecurity landscape, with attackers constantly evolving their tactics to exploit system vulnerabilities. Among these threats, Redtail stands out as a particularly sophisticated cryptomining malware . This article delves into the intricate workings of Redtail , its advanced tactics, and the broader implications of ...

  • web:www.broadcom.com

    Redtail is an adaptable malware that stealthily installs itself on compromised systems utilizing advanced tactics to persist and exploit systems for unauthorized cryptocurrency mining.

  • web:www.cloudtango.net

    From August to November 2024, various malicious activities were recorded, including multiple incidents involving a cryptocurrency mining malware known as " Redtail ". This report delves into how Redtail operates, its advanced tactics, and strategies to counter its threat. Redtail exploits compromised systems to mine cryptocurrency without authorisation, using scripts to ensure compatibility ...

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