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MITRE ATT&CK Malware

Reaver (S0172)

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[Reaver](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0172) is a malware family that has been in the wild since at least late 2016. Reporting indicates victims have primarily been associated with the "Five Poisons," which are movements the Chinese government considers dangerous. The type of malware is rare due to its final payload being in the form of [Control Panel](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1218/002) items.(Citation: Palo Alto Reaver Nov 2017)

Platforms: Windows

▪Techniques implemented (14)

T1547.009Shortcut ModificationT1070.004File DeletionT1547.001Registry Run Keys / Startup FolderT1027.013Encrypted/Encoded FileT1095Non-Application Layer ProtocolT1071.001Web ProtocolsT1560.003Archive via Custom MethodT1218.002Control PanelT1680Local Storage DiscoveryT1033System Owner/User DiscoveryT1543.003Windows ServiceT1082System Information DiscoveryT1012Query RegistryT1016System Network Configuration Discovery
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