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NotDoor Malware Analysis Report

By Malware Analyst – CyberDudeBivash

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Introduction: The Threat of NotDoor

NotDoor is a stealthy backdoor malware family observed in 2025 campaigns, targeting enterprise networks with advanced persistence techniques and encrypted C2 communications. Unlike generic backdoors, NotDoor specializes in:

  • Fileless execution using Windows Registry & WMI.

  • Evasion of endpoint detection (EDR/XDR) through DLL side-loading.

  • Modular payload delivery — from ransomware loaders to credential stealers.

This analysis highlights its infection lifecycle, TTPs, indicators of compromise, and CyberDudeBivash’s defensive frameworks.

Section 1: Initial Access

  • Phishing attachments: Malicious .docm files with VBA macros.

  • Exploited CVEs: VPN & RDP vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-XXXX).

  • Malvertising campaigns: Drive-by downloads using fake update pop-ups.

Section 2: Execution & Persistence

  • Fileless Execution: Uses regsvr32.exe to load malicious scripts directly into memory.

  • Persistence:

    • Registry Run key entries.

    • WMI event subscription for re-launch on reboot.

  • DLL Side-Loading: Drops malicious DLLs in directories of signed binaries.

Section 3: Command & Control (C2)

  • Encrypted Communication: TLS 1.3 with custom obfuscation.

  • Beaconing Pattern: Sends 1KB dummy packets every 90s to avoid detection.

  • C2 Domains: Rotating domain generation algorithm (DGA).

Section 4: Capabilities

  • Data Exfiltration: Uploads sensitive files to attacker C2.

  • Credential Dumping: Uses lsass memory scraping + Mimikatz module.

  • Lateral Movement: Exploits SMB & RDP for spreading.

  • Payload Delivery: Can deploy ransomware, cryptominers, or RATs.

Section 5: Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)

File Extensions: None (fileless execution).
Registry Keys:

  • HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\NotDoor
    Domains:

  • update-service[.]xyz

  • checkin-node[.]net
    Hashes:

  • SHA256: a7d2…ef9 (NotDoor DLL loader)

  • SHA256: b9f4…a32 (payload module)

Section 6: MITRE ATT&CK Mapping

  • T1059.003 – Command Execution (PowerShell)

  • T1071.001 – Web C2 Channel

  • T1547.001 – Registry Run Key Persistence

  • T1027 – Obfuscated Files & Information

  • T1562.001 – Disable Security Tools

Section 7: Detection & Mitigation

EDR/XDR: Watch for regsvr32 misuse and anomalous DLL loads.
SIEM Rules: Detect unusual beaconing traffic.
Threat Hunting: Look for registry keys linked to NotDoor persistence.
Network Segmentation: Contain lateral movement.
Patch Management: Close known exploited vulnerabilities.

Section 8: CyberDudeBivash NotDoor Defense Framework (CDB-NDF)

  1. Prevent: Harden endpoints, enforce MFA, restrict PowerShell.

  2. Detect: Monitor registry anomalies, DGA domain traffic.

  3. Respond: SOAR playbooks to isolate compromised hosts.

  4. Recover: Ensure clean backups of system images.

  5. Hunt: Continuous red-team exercises simulating NotDoor.

Section 9: Future Outlook

  • Likely to evolve into Ransomware Loader-as-a-Service.

  • Increasing adoption of AI-driven evasion tactics.

  • Cross-platform expansion to Linux & macOS backdoors.

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Conclusion

NotDoor malware demonstrates the next-gen sophistication of backdoors: stealth, modularity, and adaptability. Enterprises must adopt CyberDudeBivash’s layered defense frameworks to minimize exposure and disruption.

At CyberDudeBivash, we deliver advanced malware analysis, threat intelligence, and mitigation playbooks to outpace adversaries.

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