Monitor for unusual executions of mshta.exe , especially those calling external URLs or encoded scripts.
Ensure your network firewall blocks requests to pastexe.com and known malicious subdomains.
Since the "Rupee" module targets credentials, having hardware-based MFA can prevent attackers from using stolen passwords. Meenfox - Rupee - Pastexe
The loader often checks for virtual environments (like VMWare or VirtualBox) and will self-terminate if it detects it is being analyzed in a sandbox.
The campaign is structured as a "dropper-to-payload" pipeline, where each component has a distinct role in the attack chain: Monitor for unusual executions of mshta
While the name "Rupee" is a common currency, in this context, it refers to a specific module or configuration aimed at Indian financial sectors or users of Indian banking apps. It is designed to scan for cryptocurrency wallets, browser-stored passwords, and banking session cookies.
If you are a developer, check your GitHub repositories for any "secrets" or API keys that might have been scraped by these bots. India Cyber Threat Report 2026 | Seqrite Threat Insights The loader often checks for virtual environments (like
The Meenfox-Rupee-Pastexe chain shares several traits with other advanced persistent threats: