Malware: WindTail

Description

[WindTail](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0466) is a macOS surveillance implant used by [Windshift](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0112). [WindTail](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0466) shares code similarities with Hack Back aka KitM OSX.(Citation: SANS Windshift August 2018)(Citation: objective-see windtail1 dec 2018)(Citation: objective-see windtail2 jan 2019)

External References

• mitre-attack
• SANS Windshift August 2018
• objective-see windtail1 dec 2018
• objective-see windtail2 jan 2019

Techniques Used by This Malware

• T1027.013 — Encrypted/Encoded File
• T1027.015 — Compression
• T1036 — Masquerading
• T1036.001 — Invalid Code Signature
• T1048.003 — Exfiltration Over Unencrypted Non-C2 Protocol
• T1059.004 — Unix Shell
• T1070.004 — File Deletion
• T1071.001 — Web Protocols
• T1083 — File and Directory Discovery
• T1106 — Native API
• T1119 — Automated Collection
• T1124 — System Time Discovery
• T1140 — Deobfuscate/Decode Files or Information
• T1560.001 — Archive via Utility
• T1564.003 — Hidden Window

APT Groups Using This Malware

• Windshift