SmokeLoader | Threat Level: high | Type: Loader

Cryptographic Identifiers

SHA25610dbe605fd72cb147a95eadc7b7fff74d8012f2eb99d07f9d33e9df7c377c2e6
MD511bf0445497a41f6991c3b5cbdbe0d2c
File Typeexe
Size4243.1 KB
First Seen2025-12-07
File Namea95ead.exe
Tagsexe, Smoke Loader, SmokeLoader

Malware Family: SmokeLoader

SmokeLoader, modüler loader/botnet'tir.

TypeLoader
Programming LanguageC
Target PlatformWindows
C2 ProtocolHTTP
PurposeEk yük indiren botnet
First Seen Year2011
AliasesDofoil

Threat Indicators (IOC)

  • SHA256: 10dbe605fd72cb147a95eadc7b7fff74d8012f2eb99d07f9d33e9df7c377c2e6
  • MD5: 11bf0445497a41f6991c3b5cbdbe0d2c

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 SmokeLoader_SHA256 {
    meta:
        description = "SmokeLoader sample: 10dbe605fd72cb14"
        threat_level = "high"
        first_seen = "2025-12-07"
    condition:
        hash.sha256(0, filesize) == "10dbe605fd72cb147a95eadc7b7fff74d8012f2eb99d07f9d33e9df7c377c2e6"
}

SmokeLoader — Malware Profile

SmokeLoader. autoruns.exe Sysinternals version info spoofing. Spaso developer PDB username. stub.pdb loader project artifact.

Malware Type
Loader
Programming Language
C
C2 Protocol
HTTP
Target Systems
Windows
Also Known As (AKA)
Dofoil

Technical Details

SmokeLoader (Dofoil/Smoke Bot) is a modular loader/downloader active since 2011. Primary function: download and execute additional payloads (Emotet, TrickBot, FormBook, Ursnif). Heavy obfuscation: string encryption (RC4+XOR), process injection via APC, code injection. Heaven's Gate technique: switches from 32-bit to 64-bit mode to evade WoW64 hooks. Anti-analysis: CPUID-based VM detection, process listing for analysis tools, timing checks. Uses process hollowing to inject into explorer.exe or svchost.exe. C2 communication: RC4-encrypted HTTP POST requests with bot ID, campaign ID. Sold as pay-per-install (PPI) service on underground forums (~$400/1000 installs). Frequently updated to bypass detection, >100 variants documented.

Attribution / Threat Actor

Unknown (sold on underground forums, multiple operators)

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 — SmokeLoader
# SHA256 10dbe605fd72cb147a95eadc7b7fff74d8012f2eb99d07f9d33e9df7c377c2e6 # MD5 11bf0445497a41f6991c3b5cbdbe0d2c
TypeValueNote
sha256 10dbe605fd72cb147a95eadc7b7fff74d8012f2eb99d07f9d33e9df7c377c2e6 Sample:SmokeLoader
md5 11bf0445497a41f6991c3b5cbdbe0d2c Sample:SmokeLoader

C2 Servers (5 recorded servers for this family)

Address Type Port Protocol Status Country
80.66.75.36 ip 80 HTTP inactive RU
148.72.171.175 ip 80 HTTP inactive US
91.243.44.247 ip 8888 HTTP inactive RU
185.173.35.16 ip 8080 HTTP inactive RU
torcavpcs1.atitech.com domain 443 TCP inactive —

C2 addresses are provided only from malware samples manually verified by the KEYDAL team. Commercial use is prohibited.

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