Malicious PDF — malware analysis report

Static analysis result for SHA-256 88c7beba8a7ea362…

MALICIOUS

PDF

33.6 KB Created: 2019-05-01 05:11:31 +01:00 Authoring application: mPDF 5.7
MD5: e50e0375017192c59293f7ea001df18e SHA-1: f4762bef8436980e9ceb0785d4c1c29b2d04c523 SHA-256: 88c7beba8a7ea362f69c707c2318099b7e8097da0ca20b2bd9dcdf2dbf2919c0
90 Risk Score

Malware Insights

MITRE ATT&CK
T1566.002 Spearphishing Attachment

The PDF was flagged by a critical heuristic for containing a large number of external links, forming a link farm. While the extracted URLs themselves are classified as benign, the sheer volume and structure suggest a malicious intent to manipulate search engine rankings or redirect users to potentially harmful content. The ML classifier also strongly indicated maliciousness.

Machine Learning

  • Nyx PDF Classifier malicious score 0.9890

Heuristics 2

  • Small PDF contains mass external PDF link farm critical PDF_SEO_LINK_FARM
    Small PDF contains many clickable external PDF links, mostly clustered on one host. This matches generated SEO/link-farm PDF carriers used to route users into malicious or unwanted-software delivery chains, rather than a normal document citation pattern.
  • Embedded URL info EMBEDDED_URL
    One or more URLs were extracted from the document. The URL itself is not a detection — see the per-URL labels for which channel (macro, JS, link annotation, document body, ...) reached each URL.
    URL http://loaminoo.linkpc.net/2098092096090098/Calorie-Accounting-The-Foolproof-Diet-by-Numbers-Plan-for-a-Skinnier-New-You-by-Mandy-Levy.pdf
    • http://loaminoo.linkpc.net/8099090093094099/Keto-Diet-Plan-Quick-and-Easy-Ketogenic-Meal-Plan-by-Natalie-Kordon.pdf
    • http://loaminoo.linkpc.net/9093097091098098/The-Fallacy-of-the-Calorie-Why-the-Modern-Western-Diet-Is-Killing-Us-and-How-to-Stop-It-by-Michael-S-Fenster.pdf
    • http://loaminoo.linkpc.net/8099090092091094/Atkins-Diet-For-a-Simple-Start-21-Days-Atkins-Diet-Plan-for-Beginners-by-Natalie-Kordon.pdf
    • http://loaminoo.linkpc.net/8096096097097092/GERD-Diet-The-Complete-and-Effective-GERD-Diet-Easy-Meal-Plan-with-Delicious-Recipes-amp-Proven-Natural-Remedies-for-the-Relief-of-GERD-GERD-Cure-GERD-Cookbook-Acid-Reflux-Heartburn-by-Daniel-Michaels.pdf
    • http://loaminoo.linkpc.net/6097092093093090/Forbes-Numbers-Game-That-s-a-Lot-of-GAAP-and-Other-Accounting-Controversies-from-the-Editors-of-Forbes-by-L-Minard.pdf
    • http://loaminoo.linkpc.net/4097091094092095/Negative-Calorie-Diet-Lose-Weight-Increase-Energy-and-Boost-Your-Metabolism-with-Delicious-Weight-Loss-Foods-by-Andrew-Mills.pdf
    • http://loaminoo.linkpc.net/1091091098090098093/The-Calorie-King-Calorie-Fat-amp-Carbohydrate-Counter-2007-by-Allan-Borushek.pdf
    • http://loaminoo.linkpc.net/2092098094095093/Making-the-Cut-The-30-Day-Diet-and-Fitness-Plan-for-the-Strongest-Sexiest-You-by-Jillian-Michaels.pdf
    • http://loaminoo.linkpc.net/2095095090093095/The-Gene-Therapy-Plan-Taking-Control-of-Your-Genetic-Destiny-with-Diet-and-Lifestyle-by-Mitchell-L-Gaynor.pdf
    • http://loaminoo.linkpc.net/3092092091094093/The-Raw-Food-Detox-Diet-The-Five-Step-Plan-for-Vibrant-Health-and-Maximum-Weight-Loss-by-Natalia-Rose.pdf
    • http://loaminoo.linkpc.net/1098093092098096/The-Raw-Food-Detox-Diet-The-Five-Step-Plan-for-Vibrant-Health-and-Maximum-Weight-Loss-by-Natalia-Rose.pdf
    • http://loaminoo.linkpc.net/8099090094090094/The-Complete-Guide-to-Weight-Watchers-Plan-Start-Your-Smart-Points-Diet-with-Special-Recipes-by-Natalie-Kordon.pdf
    • http://loaminoo.linkpc.net/7091094093091092/candida-diet-the-ultimate-candida-diet-program-to-clean-your-system-by-21-day-candida-diet-including-70-candida-diet-recipes-by-Sharon-Jackson.pdf
    • http://loaminoo.linkpc.net/1098093092095098/The-Campbell-Plan-The-Simple-Way-to-Lose-Weight-and-Reverse-Illness-Using-The-China-Study-s-Whole-Food-Plant-Based-Diet-by-Thomas-M-Campbell-II.pdf
    • http://loaminoo.linkpc.net/3094094099098098/Allergies-Fight-them-with-the-Blood-Type-Diet-The-Individualized-Plan-for-Treating-Environmental-and-Food-Allergies-Chronic-Sinus-Infections-Asthma-and-Related-Conditions-by-Peter-J-D-39-Adamo.pdf
    • http://loaminoo.linkpc.net/7099094096098093/Weight-Loss-The-7-Day-Meal-Plan-For-Rapid-Fat-Loss-Delicious-And-Nutritious-Meals-Cookbook-Recipes-Diet-Lean-Body-Tips-Health-Vitality-by-George-Letton.pdf
    • http://loaminoo.linkpc.net/1091099096097090091/The-Book-of-Numbers-The-Secret-of-Numbers-and-How-They-Changed-the-World-by-Peter-J-Bentley.pdf
    • http://loaminoo.linkpc.net/2099092095093095/The-Numbers-Game-The-Commonsense-Guide-to-Understanding-Numbers-in-the-News-in-Politics-and-in-Life-by-Michael-Blastland.pdf
    • http://loaminoo.linkpc.net/7091094090098099/Candida-Stopping-the-Yeast-Overgrowth-Candida-Treatment-Plan-With-Probiotics-Candida-cleanse-books-Candida-diet-Candida-cure-by-Nita-Calderon.pdf
    • http://loaminoo.linkpc.net/8096096097097092/GERD-Diet-The-Complete-and-Effective-GERD-Diet-Easy-Meal-Plan-with-Delicious-Recip