darkcomet

General

Target

https://github.com/Da2dalus/The-MALWARE-Repo/blob/master/Ransomware/CoronaVirus.exe
Sample

240522-zwketagf85

Score

10^/10

Malware Config

Targets

- Target
  
  https://github.com/Da2dalus/The-MALWARE-Repo/blob/master/Ransomware/CoronaVirus.exe
Score

10^/10

darkcomet dharma aspackv2 defense_evasion evasion execution impact persistence ransomware rat spyware stealer trojan
- Darkcomet
  DarkComet is a remote access trojan (RAT) developed by Jean-Pierre Lesueur.
  trojan rat darkcomet
- Dharma
  Dharma is a ransomware that uses security software installation to hide malicious activities.
  ransomware dharma
- Modifies WinLogon for persistence
  persistence
- Deletes shadow copies
  Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.
  ransomware defense_evasion impact execution
- Renames multiple (521) files with added filename extension
  This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.
  ransomware
- Disables Task Manager via registry modification
  evasion
- Downloads MZ/PE file
- Sets file to hidden
  Modifies file attributes to stop it showing in Explorer etc.
  evasion
- ASPack v2.12-2.42
  Detects executables packed with ASPack v2.12-2.42
  aspackv2
- Checks computer location settings
  Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.
- Drops startup file
- Executes dropped EXE
- Loads dropped DLL
- Reads user/profile data of web browsers
  Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.
  spyware stealer
- Adds Run key to start application
  persistence
- Drops desktop.ini file(s)
- Legitimate hosting services abused for malware hosting/C2
- Drops file in System32 directory
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