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MITRE ATT&CK Malware

GoldenSpy (S0493)

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[GoldenSpy](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0493) is a backdoor malware which has been packaged with legitimate tax preparation software. [GoldenSpy](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S0493) was discovered targeting organizations in China, being delivered with the "Intelligent Tax" software suite which is produced by the Golden Tax Department of Aisino Credit Information Co. and required to pay local taxes.(Citation: Trustwave GoldenSpy June 2020)

Platforms: Windows

▪Techniques implemented (15)

T1543.003Windows ServiceT1082System Information DiscoveryT1136.001Local AccountT1571Non-Standard PortT1041Exfiltration Over C2 ChannelT1195.002Compromise Software Supply ChainT1036.005Match Legitimate Resource Name or LocationT1106Native APIT1059.003Windows Command ShellT1083File and Directory DiscoveryT1070.004File DeletionT1071.001Web ProtocolsT1105Ingress Tool TransferT1497.003Time Based ChecksT1027.013Encrypted/Encoded File
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