Analysis
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max time kernel
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max time network
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platform
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resource
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resource tags
arch:x64arch:x86image:win7-20250207-enlocale:en-usos:windows7-x64system -
submitted
29/03/2025, 19:20
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
JaffaCakes118_946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7.exe
Resource
win7-20250207-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
JaffaCakes118_946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20250314-en
General
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Target
JaffaCakes118_946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7.exe
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Size
659KB
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MD5
946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7
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SHA1
2fdb6981ac6702240ec8cbb9d1636175cc34ef73
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SHA256
9d572e6a97b418a60cf75f96b0b000338fa82a570848b047c4bea55c2dc2bc23
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SHA512
031df0eb1b09218c9118b01b9a4b56f9a80bf9d1a795884ed96a55430532c06743d2bc82d1ceeb894ee10f6c91b153a3a5b13d59a6afb9d7f6d4eb0a35405f10
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SSDEEP
12288:C9HFJ9rJxRX1uVVjoaWSoynxdO1FVBaOiRZTERfIhNkNCCLo9Ek5C/hf:uZ1xuVVjfFoynPaVBUR8f+kN10EB1
Malware Config
Extracted
darkcomet
Opfer
anotherlifehack.no-ip.biz:1338
DC_MUTEX-XQREXR6
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InstallPath
MSDCSC\msdcsc.exe
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gencode
ejgqgugTtZBa
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install
true
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offline_keylogger
true
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persistence
true
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reg_key
MicroUpdate
Signatures
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Darkcomet family
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Modifies WinLogon for persistence 2 TTPs 1 IoCs
description ioc Process Set value (str) \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\UserInit = "C:\\Windows\\system32\\userinit.exe,C:\\Users\\Admin\\Documents\\MSDCSC\\msdcsc.exe" JaffaCakes118_946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7.exe -
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution: Active Setup 2 TTPs 1 IoCs
Adversaries may achieve persistence by adding a Registry key to the Active Setup of the local machine.
description ioc Process Key created \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-677481364-2238709445-1347953534-1000\Software\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components explorer.exe -
Adds Run key to start application 2 TTPs 1 IoCs
description ioc Process Set value (str) \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-677481364-2238709445-1347953534-1000\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\MicroUpdate = "C:\\Users\\Admin\\Documents\\MSDCSC\\msdcsc.exe" JaffaCakes118_946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7.exe -
Enumerates physical storage devices 1 TTPs
Attempts to interact with connected storage/optical drive(s).
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System Location Discovery: System Language Discovery 1 TTPs 1 IoCs
Attempt gather information about the system language of a victim in order to infer the geographical location of that host.
description ioc Process Key opened \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\NLS\Language JaffaCakes118_946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7.exe -
Modifies registry class 5 IoCs
description ioc Process Key created \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-677481364-2238709445-1347953534-1000_Classes\Local Settings explorer.exe Key created \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-677481364-2238709445-1347953534-1000_CLASSES\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell explorer.exe Key created \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-677481364-2238709445-1347953534-1000_CLASSES\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\BagMRU explorer.exe Set value (data) \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-677481364-2238709445-1347953534-1000_CLASSES\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\BagMRU\NodeSlots explorer.exe Set value (data) \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-677481364-2238709445-1347953534-1000_CLASSES\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\BagMRU\MRUListEx = ffffffff explorer.exe -
Suspicious behavior: GetForegroundWindowSpam 1 IoCs
pid Process 2336 explorer.exe -
Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 35 IoCs
description pid Process Token: SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege 2444 JaffaCakes118_946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7.exe Token: SeSecurityPrivilege 2444 JaffaCakes118_946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7.exe Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege 2444 JaffaCakes118_946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7.exe Token: SeLoadDriverPrivilege 2444 JaffaCakes118_946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7.exe Token: SeSystemProfilePrivilege 2444 JaffaCakes118_946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7.exe Token: SeSystemtimePrivilege 2444 JaffaCakes118_946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7.exe Token: SeProfSingleProcessPrivilege 2444 JaffaCakes118_946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7.exe Token: SeIncBasePriorityPrivilege 2444 JaffaCakes118_946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7.exe Token: SeCreatePagefilePrivilege 2444 JaffaCakes118_946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7.exe Token: SeBackupPrivilege 2444 JaffaCakes118_946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7.exe Token: SeRestorePrivilege 2444 JaffaCakes118_946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7.exe Token: SeShutdownPrivilege 2444 JaffaCakes118_946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7.exe Token: SeDebugPrivilege 2444 JaffaCakes118_946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7.exe Token: SeSystemEnvironmentPrivilege 2444 JaffaCakes118_946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7.exe Token: SeChangeNotifyPrivilege 2444 JaffaCakes118_946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7.exe Token: SeRemoteShutdownPrivilege 2444 JaffaCakes118_946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7.exe Token: SeUndockPrivilege 2444 JaffaCakes118_946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7.exe Token: SeManageVolumePrivilege 2444 JaffaCakes118_946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7.exe Token: SeImpersonatePrivilege 2444 JaffaCakes118_946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7.exe Token: SeCreateGlobalPrivilege 2444 JaffaCakes118_946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7.exe Token: 33 2444 JaffaCakes118_946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7.exe Token: 34 2444 JaffaCakes118_946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7.exe Token: 35 2444 JaffaCakes118_946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7.exe Token: SeShutdownPrivilege 2336 explorer.exe Token: SeShutdownPrivilege 2336 explorer.exe Token: SeShutdownPrivilege 2336 explorer.exe Token: SeShutdownPrivilege 2336 explorer.exe Token: SeShutdownPrivilege 2336 explorer.exe Token: SeShutdownPrivilege 2336 explorer.exe Token: SeShutdownPrivilege 2336 explorer.exe Token: SeShutdownPrivilege 2336 explorer.exe Token: SeShutdownPrivilege 2336 explorer.exe Token: SeShutdownPrivilege 2336 explorer.exe Token: SeShutdownPrivilege 2336 explorer.exe Token: SeShutdownPrivilege 2336 explorer.exe -
Suspicious use of FindShellTrayWindow 29 IoCs
pid Process 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe -
Suspicious use of SendNotifyMessage 18 IoCs
pid Process 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe 2336 explorer.exe -
Uses Task Scheduler COM API 1 TTPs
The Task Scheduler COM API can be used to schedule applications to run on boot or at set times.
Processes
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\JaffaCakes118_946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7.exe"C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\JaffaCakes118_946e5db1e8972d93ce65765b40c6f4e7.exe"1⤵
- Modifies WinLogon for persistence
- Adds Run key to start application
- System Location Discovery: System Language Discovery
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
PID:2444
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C:\Windows\explorer.exeexplorer.exe1⤵
- Boot or Logon Autostart Execution: Active Setup
- Modifies registry class
- Suspicious behavior: GetForegroundWindowSpam
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
- Suspicious use of FindShellTrayWindow
- Suspicious use of SendNotifyMessage
PID:2336
Network
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15
Persistence
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
3Active Setup
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
1Winlogon Helper DLL
1Privilege Escalation
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
3Active Setup
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
1Winlogon Helper DLL
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