DarkGate | Threat Level: high | Type: Loader

Cryptographic Identifiers

SHA256a279ff2f21dd7f7d250976b60a261dc9a1b7c8ad4c87126cd74a0a84a8a1b121
MD53abf518c7e2d26b73332730840a5c441
File Type7z
Size1821.1 KB
First Seen2025-01-26
File Namea279ff2f21dd7f7d250976b60a261dc9a1b7c8ad4c87126cd74a0a84a8a1b121
Tags155-138-149-77, 7z, DarkGate

Malware Family: DarkGate

DarkGate, QakBot sonrası öne çıktı.

TypeLoader
Programming LanguageDelphi
Target PlatformWindows
C2 ProtocolHTTP
PurposePost-QakBot loader
First Seen Year2018

Threat Indicators (IOC)

  • SHA256: a279ff2f21dd7f7d250976b60a261dc9a1b7c8ad4c87126cd74a0a84a8a1b121
  • MD5: 3abf518c7e2d26b73332730840a5c441

You can verify all hash values of this sample on VirusTotal.

System Cleanup Guide

  1. Disconnect the system from the network — the loader may be downloading more malware
  2. Analyze every downloaded payload
  3. Inspect all network traffic and cut suspicious connections
  4. Run a full antivirus scan
  5. Consider reimaging the system

YARA Rule Hints

rule DarkGate_SHA256 {
    meta:
        description = "DarkGate sample: a279ff2f21dd7f7d"
        threat_level = "high"
        first_seen = "2025-01-26"
    condition:
        hash.sha256(0, filesize) == "a279ff2f21dd7f7d250976b60a261dc9a1b7c8ad4c87126cd74a0a84a8a1b121"
}

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 a279ff2f21dd7f7d250976b60a261dc9a1b7c8ad4c87126cd74a0a84a8a1b121 # MD5 3abf518c7e2d26b73332730840a5c441
TypeValueNote
sha256 a279ff2f21dd7f7d250976b60a261dc9a1b7c8ad4c87126cd74a0a84a8a1b121 Sample:DarkGate
md5 3abf518c7e2d26b73332730840a5c441 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.

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