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Home/ATT&CK/Software/S0412
MITRE ATT&CK Malware

ZxShell (S0412)

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[ZxShell](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0412) is a remote administration tool and backdoor that can be downloaded from the Internet, particularly from Chinese hacker websites. It has been used since at least 2004.(Citation: FireEye APT41 Aug 2019)(Citation: Talos ZxShell Oct 2014)

Platforms: Windows

▪Techniques implemented (34)

T1021.005VNCT1082System Information DiscoveryT1090ProxyT1071.001Web ProtocolsT1571Non-Standard PortT1056.004Credential API HookingT1083File and Directory DiscoveryT1113Screen CaptureT1012Query RegistryT1005Data from Local SystemT1033System Owner/User DiscoveryT1190Exploit Public-Facing ApplicationT1057Process DiscoveryT1046Network Service DiscoveryT1112Modify RegistryT1070.004File DeletionT1543.003Windows ServiceT1685Disable or Modify ToolsT1071.002File Transfer ProtocolsT1055.001Dynamic-link Library InjectionT1059.003Windows Command ShellT1686Disable or Modify System FirewallT1021.001Remote Desktop ProtocolT1134.002Create Process with TokenT1125Video CaptureT1218.011Rundll32T1136.001Local AccountT1499Endpoint Denial of ServiceT1106Native APIT1569.002Service ExecutionT1685.005Clear Windows Event LogsT1056.001KeyloggingT1007System Service DiscoveryT1105Ingress Tool Transfer

▪Used by groups (3)

G0001AxiomG0096APT41G0027Threat Group-3390
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