Malware: TEARDROP

Description

[TEARDROP](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0560) is a memory-only dropper that was discovered on some victim machines during investigations related to the [SolarWinds Compromise](https://attack.mitre.org/campaigns/C0024). It was likely used by [APT29](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0016) since at least May 2020.(Citation: FireEye SUNBURST Backdoor December 2020)(Citation: Microsoft Deep Dive Solorigate January 2021)

External References

• mitre-attack
• FireEye SUNBURST Backdoor December 2020
• Microsoft Deep Dive Solorigate January 2021

Techniques Used by This Malware

• T1012 — Query Registry
• T1027 — Obfuscated Files or Information
• T1036.005 — Match Legitimate Resource Name or Location
• T1112 — Modify Registry
• T1140 — Deobfuscate/Decode Files or Information
• T1543.003 — Windows Service

APT Groups Using This Malware

• APT29