DarkGate | Threat Level: high | Type: Loader
Cryptographic Identifiers
| SHA256 | 5ca125227add1eef231bf896d61a10fe6bf35fa4a3b3767f87f53d4792fead15 |
|---|---|
| MD5 | dc6d3ed65a4322a6be8ac881eba0a3ab |
| File Type | lnk |
| Size | 2.1 KB |
| First Seen | 2023-09-29 |
| File Name | GQJ.pdf.lnk |
| Tags | DarkGate, lnk |
Malware Family: DarkGate
DarkGate, QakBot sonrası öne çıktı.
| Type | Loader |
|---|---|
| Programming Language | Delphi |
| Target Platform | Windows |
| C2 Protocol | HTTP |
| Purpose | Post-QakBot loader |
| First Seen Year | 2018 |
Threat Indicators (IOC)
- SHA256:
5ca125227add1eef231bf896d61a10fe6bf35fa4a3b3767f87f53d4792fead15 - MD5:
dc6d3ed65a4322a6be8ac881eba0a3ab
You can verify all hash values of this sample on VirusTotal.
System Cleanup Guide
- Disconnect the system from the network — the loader may be downloading more malware
- Analyze every downloaded payload
- Inspect all network traffic and cut suspicious connections
- Run a full antivirus scan
- Consider reimaging the system
YARA Rule Hints
rule DarkGate_SHA256 {
meta:
description = "DarkGate sample: 5ca125227add1eef"
threat_level = "high"
first_seen = "2023-09-29"
condition:
hash.sha256(0, filesize) == "5ca125227add1eef231bf896d61a10fe6bf35fa4a3b3767f87f53d4792fead15"
}
DarkGate — Malware Profile
DarkGate modular loader. .gg TLD C2 preference. 8Z9f.gg. 7z archive delivery. Multi-stage: loader + stealer + RAT.
Malware Type
Loader
Programming Language
Delphi
C2 Protocol
HTTP
Target Systems
Windows
Capabilities & Behavior
Payload İndirme
Süreç Enjeksiyonu
Modüler Mimari
Kimlik Bilgisi Hırsızlığı
Yanal Hareket
Kalıcılık
Anti-VM/Sandbox
İkincil Payload Dağıtımı
IOC List (2 indicators)
IOC — DarkGate
# SHA256
5ca125227add1eef231bf896d61a10fe6bf35fa4a3b3767f87f53d4792fead15
# MD5
dc6d3ed65a4322a6be8ac881eba0a3ab
| Type | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| sha256 | 5ca125227add1eef231bf896d61a10fe6bf35fa4a3b3767f87f53d4792fead15 | Sample:DarkGate |
| md5 | dc6d3ed65a4322a6be8ac881eba0a3ab | Sample:DarkGate |
C2 Servers (1 recorded servers for this family)
| Address | Type | Port | Protocol | Status | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8z9f.gg | domain | 443 | HTTPS | inactive | — |
C2 addresses are provided only from malware samples manually verified by the KEYDAL team. Commercial use is prohibited.