PikaBot C2 Detected – 23[.]226[.]138[.]161:5242
PikaBot Detection Alerts
PikaBot C2
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General Information
| IP Address | 23[.]226[.]138[.]161 |
| Port | 5242 |
| Hostname (if available) | 23[.]226[.]138[.]161[.]static[.]quadranet[.]com |
| Description | Pikabot is a malware loader that was first observed in early 2023 and became very active following the takedown of Qakbot in August 2023. In December 2023, Pikabot activity ceased, possibly as a result of a new version of Qakbot that emerged. In February 2024, a new version of Pikabot was released with significant changes. The malware continues to pose a significant cyber threat and is in constant development, although the developers have decreased the complexity level of Pikabot’s code by removing advanced obfuscation features. |
| Date Detected | 2024-02-14T09:20:02.291000 |
| Malware Families (linked to) | Pikabot, QakBot – S0650, Pinkslipbot, QuackBot, QBot, |
| Tags | loader, qakbot, malware, obfuscation, injection, ransomware, cobalt strike, cve-2021-44228, quackbot, pinkslipbot, pikabot, qbot, evasion |
| References | https://www.zscaler.com/blogs/security-research/d-evolution-pikabot |
| Country | US |
Mitre Att&ck Linked TTPS
| Mitre Attack ID | Mitre Attack Name |
| T1140 | Deobfuscate/Decode Files or Information |
| T1036 | Masquerading |
| T1055 | Process Injection |
| T1566 | Phishing |
| T1027 | Obfuscated Files or Information |
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