Malware: MechaFlounder

Description

[MechaFlounder](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0459) is a python-based remote access tool (RAT) that has been used by [APT39](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0087). The payload uses a combination of actor developed code and code snippets freely available online in development communities.(Citation: Unit 42 MechaFlounder March 2019)

External References

• mitre-attack
• Unit 42 MechaFlounder March 2019

Techniques Used by This Malware

• T1033 — System Owner/User Discovery
• T1036.005 — Match Legitimate Resource Name or Location
• T1041 — Exfiltration Over C2 Channel
• T1059.003 — Windows Command Shell
• T1059.006 — Python
• T1071.001 — Web Protocols
• T1105 — Ingress Tool Transfer
• T1132.001 — Standard Encoding

APT Groups Using This Malware

• APT39