Rule Document 1:67491

Rule Category

MALWARE-CNC -- Snort has detected a Comand and Control (CNC) rule violation, most likely for commands and calls for files or other stages from the control server. The alert indicates a host has been infiltrated by an attacker, who is using the host to make calls for files, as a call-home vector for other malware-infected networks, for shuttling traffic back to bot owners, etc.

Alert Message

MALWARE-CNC Win.Trojan.Goodgame variant outbound connection

Rule Explanation

This rule specifically looks for custom JSON protocol on the malware's custome port 5173

What To Look For

This rule triggers on the Goodgame stealer malware CNC traffic.

Known Usage

Attacks/Scans seen in the wild

False Positives

No known false positives

Contributors

Cisco Talos Intelligence Group