Xworm v3.1 uses a variety of methods to infect new systems, including:
While primarily targeting Windows, version 3.1 includes specific user agents for communicating with Command-and-Control (C2) servers for both Windows and Mac environments.
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: Full remote desktop access, file management, and the ability to restart or shutdown the infected host.
XWorm is a .NET-based Remote Access Trojan designed to give attackers full control over a compromised machine. First surfacing around 2021, it has steadily grown in popularity among cybercriminals because it is sold on hacking forums as a comprehensive MaaS solution. Key characteristics include: Xworm v3
Injects its malicious payload into legitimate Windows processes (like svchost.exe or RegAsm.exe ) to hide in plain sight.
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: The v3.1 variant frequently employs "process hollowing," where the malicious payload is injected into a legitimate system process, such as Msbuild.exe .