| Category | Specific Commands | | :--- | :--- | | | Remote shutdown, restart, logoff, lock workstation, disable Task Manager, disable Registry Editor. | | Data Theft | Harvest saved passwords from Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera. Steal FileZilla credentials, Discord tokens, and Steam sessions. | | Surveillance | Real-time webcam capture (via directX overlay), microphone recording (audio output to MP3), screen capture (JPEG quality 80%). | | Ransomware Module | A built-in ransomware locker (not a full crypto-locker, but a "browser locker" that freezes the screen with a fake police notice). | | DDoS Attack | Ability to turn infected machines into zombie bots for UDP/TCP/HTTP flooding attacks. | | Remote Shell | Full interactive cmd.exe access with administrative privileges. |
To ensure long-term survivability, XWorm 3.1 queries the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) namespace via root\SecurityCenter2 . It systematically checks the system for installed endpoint security solutions, firewalls, and active antivirus products. 2. UAC Bypass and Administrative Escalation xworm 3.1
represents a refined build focusing on three primary goals: stealth , persistence , and destructive capability . | Category | Specific Commands | | :---
objects and the presence of malicious scripts (VBScript or PowerShell) used for process hollowing. technical analysis report for this malware? Malicious PDF delivering Xworm 3.1 payload - SonicWall | | Surveillance | Real-time webcam capture (via
It is critical to note that distributing, possessing with intent to use, or deploying XWorm 3.1 against systems without explicit written authorization is a felony under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) in the US and similar legislation globally (e.g., UK's Computer Misuse Act). Security researchers should only analyze XWorm 3.1 in controlled, isolated lab environments.