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Driver Load - ACPIx86.sys

Detects loading of driver ACPIx86.sys via hash. ABYSSWORKER is a malicious driver used in MEDUSA ransomware attacks to disable EDR systems. The driver masquerades as a legitimate CrowdStrike Falcon driver and provides extensive capabilities to terminate processes, remove security callbacks, manipulate files, and disable security tools. It uses stolen certificates from Chinese companies and requires a specific password for activation. The driver was observed being deployed alongside HEARTCRYPT-packed loaders and provides attackers with kernel-level capabilities to blind EDR products by removing notification callbacks, detaching mini-filter devices, and replacing driver major functions.

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Detection Logic

{
  "selection_hashes": {
    "Hashes
| contains": [
      "MD5=608f9ef01086e9a8bdb373925a878c3a",
      "SHA1=3bb535e63c8cf3fe20b188a01062e72d19dabb63",
      "SHA256=c5400ae731464079590aad494bcf2e0799bb4281ea49baa9580ab2f1ee207861",
      "IMPHASH=f5060a845b9d8912eae9b7ced7ee5702"
    ]
  },
  "condition": "selection_hashes"
}

False Positives

  • Unknown

Field Validations

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