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HUI Loader is a custom DLL loader that has been used since at least 2015 by China-based threat groups including Cinnamon Tempest and menuPass to deploy malware on compromised hosts. HUI Loader has been observed in campaigns loading SodaMaster, PlugX, Cobalt Strike, Komplex, and several strains of ransomware.
| Technique | Procedure example |
|---|---|
| T1140 Deobfuscate/Decode Files or Information |
HUI Loader can decrypt and load files containing malicious payloads. |
| T1574.001 DLL |
HUI Loader can be deployed to targeted systems via legitimate programs that are vulnerable to DLL search order hijacking. |
| T1685 Disable or Modify Tools |
HUI Loader has the ability to disable Windows Event Tracing for Windows (ETW) and Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI) functions. |
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