Malicious Qilin Chrome Credential Harvesting Script Execution via IPScanner (via process_creation)

ATT&CK techniques

Execution → Cred Access

Recon
Resource Dev
Initial Access
Execution
- T1059.001PowerShell
Persistence
Priv Esc
Defense Evasion
Cred Access
- T1555.003Credentials from Web Browsers
Discovery
Lateral Movement
Collection
C2
Exfiltration
Impact

What it detects

This rule detects execution of the IPScanner.ps1 PowerShell script used by a Qilin affiliate to harvest credentials stored in Google Chrome across the domain. The script was distributed through a Group Policy logon script and writes stolen credentials into an SQLite database and a text log named on each compromised host.

Reporting behind it

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Malicious Qilin Chrome Credential Harvesting Script Execution via IPScanner (via process_creation)

Pivot detection · T1059.001 · 9 related

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