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From September to December 2024, incidents involving CrossC2, an extension tool for Cobalt Strike Beacon on Linux, were confirmed. The attacker used CrossC2 along with other tools like PsExec, Plink, and Cobalt Strike to penetrate AD. A custom malware called ReadNimeLoader was used as a loader for Cobalt Strike. The campaign may have affected multiple countries. CrossC2 is an unofficial Beacon and builder compatible with Cobalt Strike 4.1+, designed for Linux and macOS. It contains anti-analysis features and encrypted configuration data. The attack flow involved java.exe, ReadNimeLoader, and OdinLdr to execute Cobalt Strike Beacon. Other tools used include SystemBC, GetNPUsers, and privilege escalation tools. The campaign shows potential connections to BlackBasta based on similar characteristics.

CrossC2 is a sophisticated extension tool designed to expand the capabilities of the Cobalt Strike Beacon framework to support cross-platform attacks, specifically targeting Linux and macOS environments. From September to December 2024, multiple incidents involving CrossC2 were observed, highlighting its use in advanced persistent threat (APT) campaigns. The threat actors leveraged CrossC2 alongside well-known lateral movement and privilege escalation tools such as PsExec, Plink, SystemBC, and custom loaders like ReadNimeLoader and OdinLdr to infiltrate and maintain persistence within Active Directory (AD) environments. ReadNimeLoader serves as a custom loader for Cobalt Strike, facilitating stealthy execution by employing anti-analysis techniques and encrypted configuration data to evade detection. The attack chain typically involves execution through java.exe, followed by the deployment of ReadNimeLoader and OdinLdr to launch the Cobalt Strike Beacon. The campaign also utilized credential dumping tools like GetNPUsers and various privilege escalation techniques to deepen access within compromised networks. Notably, the campaign exhibits behavioral and technical overlaps with the BlackBasta ransomware group, suggesting potential attribution or collaboration. CrossC2’s compatibility with Cobalt Strike 4.1+ and its focus on Linux and macOS platforms mark a significant evolution in threat actor toolsets, moving beyond traditional Windows-centric attacks to target heterogeneous enterprise environments. The campaign’s use of multiple TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures) such as process injection, masquerading, credential dumping, and persistence mechanisms underscores its complexity and the advanced skill level of the adversaries involved.

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