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Attackers retrieve the credentials using a simple command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">text<code>more &lt; \"C:\\Users\\&lt;Username>\\Desktop\\desktop.ini:log\"<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>To erase traces, the tool provides a PowerShell command to delete the ADS stream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>RunAs-Stealer: Multi-Technique Credential Theft<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RunAs-Stealer<\/strong> leverages three primary methods to steal credentials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hooking CreateProcessWithLogonW<\/strong>: Intercepts the Windows API function <code>CreateProcessWithLogonW<\/code> to capture credentials during process creation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Smart Keylogging<\/strong>: Similar to SSH-Stealer, it logs keystrokes but emphasizes capturing credentials used in privileged operations, such as <code>runas.exe<\/code> executions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remote Debugging<\/strong>: Exploits debugging tools to inject code into processes and extract credentials.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The tool runs persistently in the background and requires manual termination via Task Manager. Credentials are similarly stored in <code>desktop.ini<\/code> ADS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both tools highlight attackers\u2019 reliance on <strong>living-off-the-land<\/strong> tactics, such as abusing legitimate utilities like <code>runas.exe<\/code>, and evasive storage methods like ADS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SSH-Stealer\u2019s ability to target private keys mirrors tactics seen in <strong>SSH-Snake<\/strong>, a self-modifying worm that spreads via compromised SSH credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To mitigate these threats:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Monitor<\/strong> for unusual <code>runas.exe<\/code> activity or unexpected ADS modifications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restrict<\/strong> SSH key usage and enforce multi-factor authentication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deploy<\/strong> integrity-checking tools to detect backdoored SSH binaries, as seen in historical cases like Linux\/SSHDoor.A.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These tools underscore the critical need for robust credential hygiene and proactive detection of stealthy attack patterns.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SSH-Stealer and RunAs-Stealer are malicious tools designed to stealthily harvest SSH credentials, enabling attackers to escalate privileges and move laterally across networks. 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