DarkGate | Threat Level: high | Type: Loader
Cryptographic Identifiers
| SHA256 | a279ff2f21dd7f7d250976b60a261dc9a1b7c8ad4c87126cd74a0a84a8a1b121 |
|---|---|
| MD5 | 3abf518c7e2d26b73332730840a5c441 |
| File Type | 7z |
| Size | 1821.1 KB |
| First Seen | 2025-01-26 |
| File Name | a279ff2f21dd7f7d250976b60a261dc9a1b7c8ad4c87126cd74a0a84a8a1b121 |
| Tags | 155-138-149-77, 7z, DarkGate |
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:
a279ff2f21dd7f7d250976b60a261dc9a1b7c8ad4c87126cd74a0a84a8a1b121 - MD5:
3abf518c7e2d26b73332730840a5c441
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: 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
| Type | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 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.