Connects to a Command-and-Control (C2) server via encrypted TCP ports to receive instructions.
Capable of launching Distributed Denial of Service attacks and functioning as basic ransomware by encrypting files. Technical Analysis of the v3.1 Update
Exfiltrates browser credentials, cookies, Wi-Fi keys, and Discord/Telegram tokens. xworm v31 updated
Injects the XWorm payload into legitimate system processes to hide its activity.
XWorm is a sophisticated Remote Access Trojan first identified in 2022. It is typically sold as a on darknet forums and Telegram. The v3.1 update marked a shift toward a more versatile, plugin-based system, allowing threat actors to customize the malware with over 35 distinct modules depending on their goals—be it data theft, surveillance, or ransomware deployment. Key Features & Capabilities Connects to a Command-and-Control (C2) server via encrypted
Uses obfuscated scripts to download a .NET-based loader.
Features a "clipper" module that monitors the system clipboard and replaces cryptocurrency wallet addresses with the attacker's own. Injects the XWorm payload into legitimate system processes
Often delivered via phishing emails with malicious attachments (e.g., weaponized Excel files or PDFs).
Includes real-time screen recording, webcam access, audio monitoring, and keylogging.