DarkGate | Threat Level: high | Type: Loader

Cryptographic Identifiers

SHA25662b01d20ce512905a2bcb7cc399eb5b0ba6510c6dafc0311a6f93ed5f0b35978
MD50f318fce3e6aa0e4a5dd760aa554b78a
File Typelnk
Size2.1 KB
First Seen2023-09-20
File NameXK.pdf.lnk
Tags178-36-247-73, 94-228-169-123, DarkGate, lnk

Malware Family: DarkGate

DarkGate, popüler loader'dır.

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

Threat Indicators (IOC)

  • SHA256: 62b01d20ce512905a2bcb7cc399eb5b0ba6510c6dafc0311a6f93ed5f0b35978
  • MD5: 0f318fce3e6aa0e4a5dd760aa554b78a

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: 62b01d20ce512905"
        threat_level = "high"
        first_seen = "2023-09-20"
    condition:
        hash.sha256(0, filesize) == "62b01d20ce512905a2bcb7cc399eb5b0ba6510c6dafc0311a6f93ed5f0b35978"
}

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 62b01d20ce512905a2bcb7cc399eb5b0ba6510c6dafc0311a6f93ed5f0b35978 # MD5 0f318fce3e6aa0e4a5dd760aa554b78a
TypeValueNote
sha256 62b01d20ce512905a2bcb7cc399eb5b0ba6510c6dafc0311a6f93ed5f0b35978 Sample:DarkGate
md5 0f318fce3e6aa0e4a5dd760aa554b78a 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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