Malicious Axios npm Compromise Windows Payload Artifacts wt.exe and 6202033 (via process_creation)

ATT&CK techniques

Execution → Priv Esc

Recon
Resource Dev
Initial Access
Execution
- T1053Scheduled Task/Job
- T1059.001PowerShell
Persistence
- T1053Scheduled Task/Job
Priv Esc
- T1053Scheduled Task/Job
Defense Evasion
Cred Access
Discovery
Lateral Movement
Collection
C2
Exfiltration
Impact

What it detects

This rule detects execution of the wt.exe payload dropped in ProgramData and the numbered staging scripts 6202033.vbs 6202033.ps1 and system.bat used by the compromised axios npm package to deploy its RAT on Windows. These fixed artifact names run during or shortly after npm install and indicate an active infection beaconing every 60 seconds.

Reporting behind it

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Malicious Axios npm Compromise Windows Payload Artifacts wt.exe and 6202033 (via process_creation)

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