15-09-2026
PIVOTPIPE: A New Unofficial .NET-Based Beacon Payload
https://sect.iij.ad.jp/blog/2026/09/pivotpipe/
Report completeness: Medium
Threats:
Pivotpipe
Cobalt_strike_tool
Amsi_bypass_technique
Smb_beacon_tool
ChatGPT TTPs:
do not use without manual checkT1027, T1027.013, T1090.001, T1095, T1105, T1140, T1562.001
IOCs:
File: 17
IP: 1
Hash: 3
Soft:
Algorithms:
gzip, xor
Win API:
AmsiScanBuffer, RevertToSelf
Languages:
python
Platforms:
x64
YARA: Found
Links:
https://github.com/mopisec/research/blob/main/unpack\_pivotpipe\_datablob.py