Camera Management Software Compromise Leads to Malware Deployment
Source AlienVault OTX General
Description
Attackers compromised camera management software (CMS.exe) to gain initial access to multiple organizations. They deployed malware (rs.win32.exe) into user AppData directories and used DLL sideloading with the legitimate Windows binary WpcMon.exe and malicious DLLs to establish beaconing to a command-and-control server. Persistence was maintained via Run Key registry modifications. The affected camera management software, possibly linked to 3R Global and kvision.ai, lacked sufficient security controls and logging. Organizations are advised to treat camera systems and their management platforms as critical attack surfaces and implement access controls and monitoring to detect unusual activity.
Indicators of compromise
IP addresses 1
CC=US ASN=AS46261 quickpacket llc
- 144.172.116.37