DarkGate | Threat Level: high | Type: Loader

Cryptographic Identifiers

SHA256141d2a8f40a7d9f0788e2426cac1f4cdbe8f236698077c8a82d92f4e3b94a0fe
MD5f95e7acb637e9e2c082d2e8473bdbe36
File Typexll
Size12.0 KB
First Seen2023-09-25
File NameX.xll
Tags51-195-49-233, DarkGate, xll

Malware Family: DarkGate

DarkGate, popüler loader'dır.

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

Threat Indicators (IOC)

  • SHA256: 141d2a8f40a7d9f0788e2426cac1f4cdbe8f236698077c8a82d92f4e3b94a0fe
  • MD5: f95e7acb637e9e2c082d2e8473bdbe36

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: 141d2a8f40a7d9f0"
        threat_level = "high"
        first_seen = "2023-09-25"
    condition:
        hash.sha256(0, filesize) == "141d2a8f40a7d9f0788e2426cac1f4cdbe8f236698077c8a82d92f4e3b94a0fe"
}

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 141d2a8f40a7d9f0788e2426cac1f4cdbe8f236698077c8a82d92f4e3b94a0fe # MD5 f95e7acb637e9e2c082d2e8473bdbe36
TypeValueNote
sha256 141d2a8f40a7d9f0788e2426cac1f4cdbe8f236698077c8a82d92f4e3b94a0fe Sample:DarkGate
md5 f95e7acb637e9e2c082d2e8473bdbe36 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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