XWorm v3.1 is a sophisticated Remote Access Trojan (RAT) and "Malware-as-a-Service" (MaaS) that has seen extensive use in phishing campaigns since 2023. While newer versions like v6.0 are now in the wild, v3.1 remains a significant point of reference for its modular design and specific evasion tactics. 🛡️ Technical Overview
Captures both online and offline keystrokes, including credentials and sensitive data. xworm v31 updated
Given XWorm’s documented use in ransomware deployment (often involving leaked LockBit variants) and espionage, the risk to organizations of all sizes is critical. XWorm v3
: Upon infection, v3.1 creates a self-copy in the %Appdata% folder, often disguised as a legitimate process like svchost.exe , to ensure it remains active after system reboots. [Phishing Email / Malicious Download] │ ▼ [Malicious
Features a "clipper" module that monitors the system clipboard and replaces cryptocurrency wallet addresses with the attacker's own.
[Phishing Email / Malicious Download] │ ▼ [Malicious Script (JS/VBS/PowerShell)] │ ▼ [Process Injection] ──► (Bypasses AMSI / Disables Windows Defender) │ ▼ [XWorm V3.1 Core Payload] │ ▼ [C2 Server Communication (AES Encrypted)] Stage 1: Delivery and Initial Execution