DarkGate | Threat Level: high | Type: Loader

Cryptographic Identifiers

SHA256c71656ae097836b8e2b5012abacb9f8ef1f9efdaf2e15f054042efe329194c76
MD553c61b0df8d77c23837ac1c96a45fff8
File Typelnk
Size2.1 KB
First Seen2023-09-22
File NameEmployees Affected by Transition.pdf.lnk
Tags5-188-87-58, 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: c71656ae097836b8e2b5012abacb9f8ef1f9efdaf2e15f054042efe329194c76
  • MD5: 53c61b0df8d77c23837ac1c96a45fff8

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: c71656ae097836b8"
        threat_level = "high"
        first_seen = "2023-09-22"
    condition:
        hash.sha256(0, filesize) == "c71656ae097836b8e2b5012abacb9f8ef1f9efdaf2e15f054042efe329194c76"
}

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 c71656ae097836b8e2b5012abacb9f8ef1f9efdaf2e15f054042efe329194c76 # MD5 53c61b0df8d77c23837ac1c96a45fff8
TypeValueNote
sha256 c71656ae097836b8e2b5012abacb9f8ef1f9efdaf2e15f054042efe329194c76 Sample:DarkGate
md5 53c61b0df8d77c23837ac1c96a45fff8 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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