Maltrail IOC for 2026-02-28
Maltrail IOC for 2026-02-28
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This threat intelligence report details an Indicator of Compromise (IOC) related to malware activity identified on February 28, 2026, sourced from the CIRCL OSINT Feed. The IOC includes two primary indicators: a suspicious domain (mcstorsolution.it.com) and a URL pointing to a GitHub commit in the Maltrail repository, which is a known open-source network traffic detection system. The indicators are tagged with 'osx_atomic,' suggesting a possible link or detection related to macOS environments or atomic detection signatures. The report does not specify affected software versions or CVEs, nor does it indicate any known exploits or ransomware campaigns associated with these indicators. The threat is categorized under OSINT, external analysis, and network activity, implying that it was identified through network traffic monitoring and manual intelligence collection rather than automated detection. The absence of patches or mitigation guidance suggests that this IOC is primarily for detection and monitoring purposes. The medium severity rating reflects a moderate risk level based on the nature of the indicators and the lack of active exploitation evidence. The technical details include a unique UUID and a timestamp, but no further technical exploitation or payload information is provided. Overall, this IOC serves as a warning to monitor for suspicious network activity related to the specified domain and URLs, potentially indicating reconnaissance or early-stage malware activity.
Potential Impact
The potential impact of this threat is moderate given the medium severity rating and lack of known active exploitation. Organizations that encounter network traffic involving the suspicious domain or the GitHub URL may be at risk of reconnaissance or malware infection attempts. If the malware associated with these indicators were to be deployed successfully, it could lead to unauthorized network access, data exfiltration, or disruption of services. However, the absence of known exploits in the wild and no identified ransomware or advanced persistent threat (APT) activity reduces the immediate risk. The threat primarily affects network monitoring and detection capabilities, requiring organizations to enhance their visibility into network traffic. Failure to detect such indicators could allow attackers to establish footholds or conduct further malicious activities undetected. The impact is particularly relevant for organizations with macOS environments or those using network detection tools like Maltrail, as the indicators suggest a possible targeting or detection context related to these systems. Overall, the threat poses a moderate risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability if leveraged by attackers but currently serves mainly as an intelligence observation.
Mitigation Recommendations
1. Integrate the provided IOC indicators (domain mcstorsolution.it.com and the GitHub commit URL) into existing network detection and intrusion detection systems (IDS) to monitor for related traffic. 2. Employ network traffic analysis tools such as Maltrail or equivalent to detect anomalous or suspicious network activity, especially focusing on macOS environments if applicable. 3. Conduct regular threat intelligence updates and incorporate OSINT feeds like CIRCL to stay informed about emerging indicators and related threats. 4. Implement strict egress filtering and DNS monitoring to detect and block communications with suspicious domains. 5. Perform network segmentation to limit lateral movement if a compromise occurs. 6. Educate security teams to recognize and investigate alerts related to these indicators promptly. 7. Since no patches are available, focus on detection and response capabilities, including incident response plans tailored to network-based malware detection. 8. Review and harden endpoint security configurations, particularly on macOS devices, to reduce the attack surface. 9. Maintain up-to-date backups and ensure recovery procedures are tested in case of malware impact. 10. Collaborate with threat intelligence sharing communities to validate and enrich IOC data for better contextual understanding.
Affected Countries
Italy, United States, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia
Indicators of Compromise
- url: https://api.github.com/repos/stamparm/maltrail/commits/afaa29f720133d2e90f147462fe67648b45c8d6c
- domain: mcstorsolution.it.com
Maltrail IOC for 2026-02-28
Description
Maltrail IOC for 2026-02-28
AI-Powered Analysis
Technical Analysis
This threat intelligence report details an Indicator of Compromise (IOC) related to malware activity identified on February 28, 2026, sourced from the CIRCL OSINT Feed. The IOC includes two primary indicators: a suspicious domain (mcstorsolution.it.com) and a URL pointing to a GitHub commit in the Maltrail repository, which is a known open-source network traffic detection system. The indicators are tagged with 'osx_atomic,' suggesting a possible link or detection related to macOS environments or atomic detection signatures. The report does not specify affected software versions or CVEs, nor does it indicate any known exploits or ransomware campaigns associated with these indicators. The threat is categorized under OSINT, external analysis, and network activity, implying that it was identified through network traffic monitoring and manual intelligence collection rather than automated detection. The absence of patches or mitigation guidance suggests that this IOC is primarily for detection and monitoring purposes. The medium severity rating reflects a moderate risk level based on the nature of the indicators and the lack of active exploitation evidence. The technical details include a unique UUID and a timestamp, but no further technical exploitation or payload information is provided. Overall, this IOC serves as a warning to monitor for suspicious network activity related to the specified domain and URLs, potentially indicating reconnaissance or early-stage malware activity.
Potential Impact
The potential impact of this threat is moderate given the medium severity rating and lack of known active exploitation. Organizations that encounter network traffic involving the suspicious domain or the GitHub URL may be at risk of reconnaissance or malware infection attempts. If the malware associated with these indicators were to be deployed successfully, it could lead to unauthorized network access, data exfiltration, or disruption of services. However, the absence of known exploits in the wild and no identified ransomware or advanced persistent threat (APT) activity reduces the immediate risk. The threat primarily affects network monitoring and detection capabilities, requiring organizations to enhance their visibility into network traffic. Failure to detect such indicators could allow attackers to establish footholds or conduct further malicious activities undetected. The impact is particularly relevant for organizations with macOS environments or those using network detection tools like Maltrail, as the indicators suggest a possible targeting or detection context related to these systems. Overall, the threat poses a moderate risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability if leveraged by attackers but currently serves mainly as an intelligence observation.
Mitigation Recommendations
1. Integrate the provided IOC indicators (domain mcstorsolution.it.com and the GitHub commit URL) into existing network detection and intrusion detection systems (IDS) to monitor for related traffic. 2. Employ network traffic analysis tools such as Maltrail or equivalent to detect anomalous or suspicious network activity, especially focusing on macOS environments if applicable. 3. Conduct regular threat intelligence updates and incorporate OSINT feeds like CIRCL to stay informed about emerging indicators and related threats. 4. Implement strict egress filtering and DNS monitoring to detect and block communications with suspicious domains. 5. Perform network segmentation to limit lateral movement if a compromise occurs. 6. Educate security teams to recognize and investigate alerts related to these indicators promptly. 7. Since no patches are available, focus on detection and response capabilities, including incident response plans tailored to network-based malware detection. 8. Review and harden endpoint security configurations, particularly on macOS devices, to reduce the attack surface. 9. Maintain up-to-date backups and ensure recovery procedures are tested in case of malware impact. 10. Collaborate with threat intelligence sharing communities to validate and enrich IOC data for better contextual understanding.
Affected Countries
Technical Details
- Uuid
- 9e0caac4-8305-4eef-89de-4f96622aef35
- Original Timestamp
- 1772236806
Indicators of Compromise
Url
| Value | Description | Copy |
|---|---|---|
urlhttps://api.github.com/repos/stamparm/maltrail/commits/afaa29f720133d2e90f147462fe67648b45c8d6c | osx_atomic |
Domain
| Value | Description | Copy |
|---|---|---|
domainmcstorsolution.it.com | osx_atomic |
Threat ID: 69a2520932ffcdb8a2a9c83f
Added to database: 2/28/2026, 2:25:13 AM
Last enriched: 2/28/2026, 2:40:42 AM
Last updated: 2/28/2026, 5:39:47 AM
Views: 10
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