Malicious Madgicx Plus Extension C2 Domain Resolution

ATT&CK techniques

Cred Access → Exfiltration

Recon
Resource Dev
Initial Access
Execution
Persistence
Priv Esc
Defense Evasion
Cred Access
- T1539Steal Web Session Cookie
Discovery
Lateral Movement
Collection
C2
Exfiltration
- T1567Exfiltration Over Web Service
Impact

What it detects

This rule detects DNS resolution of the madgicx-plus.com command-and-control domain used by the Madgicx Plus malicious Chrome extension campaign to receive stolen session tokens. Resolution of this attacker-controlled domain from an endpoint indicates a compromised browser exfiltrating authentication material.

Reporting behind it

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Malicious Madgicx Plus Extension C2 Domain Resolution

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