DarkGate | Threat Level: high | Type: Loader
Cryptographic Identifiers
| SHA256 | 9e4f036dd6fbb45ce414cb5d040b3255b5ccc9ecacbfaf022b631545f9a19a02 |
|---|---|
| MD5 | 8c3ef2eba970f543f0ebe6dced908402 |
| File Type | exe |
| Size | 278.9 KB |
| First Seen | 2024-12-14 |
| File Name | Whatsapp-GUI.exe |
| Tags | 154-216-16-83, DarkGate, exe, signed, Whatsapp, Whatsapp-GUI, XUAN THANH CEMENT JOINT STOCK COMPANY |
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:
9e4f036dd6fbb45ce414cb5d040b3255b5ccc9ecacbfaf022b631545f9a19a02 - MD5:
8c3ef2eba970f543f0ebe6dced908402
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: 9e4f036dd6fbb45c"
threat_level = "high"
first_seen = "2024-12-14"
condition:
hash.sha256(0, filesize) == "9e4f036dd6fbb45ce414cb5d040b3255b5ccc9ecacbfaf022b631545f9a19a02"
}
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
9e4f036dd6fbb45ce414cb5d040b3255b5ccc9ecacbfaf022b631545f9a19a02
# MD5
8c3ef2eba970f543f0ebe6dced908402
| Type | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| sha256 | 9e4f036dd6fbb45ce414cb5d040b3255b5ccc9ecacbfaf022b631545f9a19a02 | Sample:DarkGate |
| md5 | 8c3ef2eba970f543f0ebe6dced908402 | 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.