DarkGate | Threat Level: high | Type: Loader
Cryptographic Identifiers
| SHA256 | fae85ad14e4729c19a5b1a7195d448a292c5ea4232610cac61ea8d81a9e9d989 |
|---|---|
| MD5 | bb3c9046b8f9e104308b96cbb603b8fd |
| File Type | exe |
| Size | 2639.3 KB |
| First Seen | 2023-12-13 |
| File Name | cleanhelper.png |
| Tags | DarkGate, dll, exe |
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:
fae85ad14e4729c19a5b1a7195d448a292c5ea4232610cac61ea8d81a9e9d989 - MD5:
bb3c9046b8f9e104308b96cbb603b8fd
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: fae85ad14e4729c1"
threat_level = "high"
first_seen = "2023-12-13"
condition:
hash.sha256(0, filesize) == "fae85ad14e4729c19a5b1a7195d448a292c5ea4232610cac61ea8d81a9e9d989"
}
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
fae85ad14e4729c19a5b1a7195d448a292c5ea4232610cac61ea8d81a9e9d989
# MD5
bb3c9046b8f9e104308b96cbb603b8fd
| Type | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| sha256 | fae85ad14e4729c19a5b1a7195d448a292c5ea4232610cac61ea8d81a9e9d989 | Sample:DarkGate |
| md5 | bb3c9046b8f9e104308b96cbb603b8fd | 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.