Analysis
- max time kernel
149s - max time network
152s - platform
windows10-2004_x64 - resource
win10v2004-20260130-en - resource tags
arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20260130-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-x64systemwindows - submitted
15/04/2026, 09:42
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260130-en
14 signatures
150 seconds
General
- Target 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe
- Size 3.9MB
- Sample260415-lpv13sd13s
- SHA256 543bab61f1646abcd6368da544968f249725246ed41fadb61401bca4ca0a9d31
- MD5 ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2
- SHA1 3e259d95171a3e19df5baf66c7ed112cfad81543
- SHA512 15b0950d645ccaa23ee93495ad0e17e81309197f7e32be5514615e1a5d00013d8eaa8c50898521186247633ed12c0ff96490817c98e54157e217d20ea1756baf
- SSDEEP 49152:XTgUYFMmvwa3bBN4FiGjwaTgUYFMmvwa3bBN4T8Pji0AjvLgVLKRWTQ6Zs5DhgPf:XMca335GjnMca334ujoWKRuy5aH/
- TLSH T16716AF03A7E88071E062A530866ED77ADC7678211B30C5DF679069792F72AD1DB3873B
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Malware Config
Signatures
- Detects Futurax 1 IoCs
resource yara_rule behavioral1/files/0x0003000000022b7e-4.dat family_futurax - Detects executables packed with MEW 1 IoCs
resource yara_rule behavioral1/files/0x0003000000022b7e-4.dat INDICATOR_EXE_Packed_MEW - Contacts a large (899) amount of remote hosts 1 TTPs
This may indicate a network scan to discover remotely running services.
- Reads user/profile data of web browsers 3 TTPs
Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.
- Adds Run key to start application 2 TTPs 1 IoCs
description ioc Process Set value (str) \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\ati display driver = "ÔN@" 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe - Drops file in System32 directory 64 IoCs
description ioc Process File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\driverquery.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\PkgMgr.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\sdiagnhost.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\SecEdit.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\InstallShield\setup.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\powercfg.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\regini.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\setup16.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\SystemPropertiesComputerName.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\wsmprovhost.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\RpcPing.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\w32tm.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\wecutil.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\wermgr.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Windows.WARP.JITService.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\cacls.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Com- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Com 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\EaseOfAccessDialog.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\tasklist.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\WPDShextAutoplay.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\msdt.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\ntprint.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\wbem\WMIC.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mfpmp.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\ByteCodeGenerator.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mmc.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\pcaui.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\psr.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\RMActivate_isv.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell_ise.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\TSTheme.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\RdpSa.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\SyncHost.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\tasklist.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\timeout.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\cmdl32.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\EhStorAuthn.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\msiexec.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\WinRTNetMUAHostServer.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\WPDShextAutoplay.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\charmap.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\cleanmgr.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\openfiles.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\printui.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\RdpSaUacHelper.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\ttdinject.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\tttracer.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\WinRTNetMUAHostServer.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\appidtel.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\calc.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\certreq.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\logman.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\MRINFO.EXE- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\wowreg32.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\certutil.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\InputSwitchToastHandler.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\msiexec.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\sethc.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mavinject.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\PhotoScreensaver.scr_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\secinit.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\SysWOW64\unregmp2.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe - Drops file in Program Files directory 64 IoCs
description ioc Process File created C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\EdgeCore\132.0.2957.140\BHO\ie_to_edge_stub.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate_disable\Install\{B6A73AB1-30BD-4092-AEB0-C52DA4776C17}\MicrosoftEdge_X64_139.0.3405.125.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\140.0.7339.81\elevation_service.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-1.8\bin\unpack200.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jre-1.8\bin\unpack200.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Windows Security\BrowserCore\BrowserCore.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\reader_sl.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ink\pipanel.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\EdgeCore\132.0.2957.140\Installer\setup.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\EdgeCore\139.0.3405.125\identity_helper.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-1.8\bin\jjs.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-1.8\bin\jps.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\crashreporter.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate_bk\1.3.147.37\MicrosoftEdgeUpdateBroker.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\WINWORD.EXE_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Office.OneNote_16001.12026.20112.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\onenoteim.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jre-1.8\bin\jjs.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\officeappguardwin32.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmpconfig.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Oracle\Java\javapath\javaw.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-1.8\jre\bin\tnameserv.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-1.8\jre\bin\tnameserv.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\MSOSREC.EXE_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\MSQRY32.EXE- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\ClickToRun\OfficeC2RClient.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-1.8\bin\keytool.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Client\AppVDllSurrogate64.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\ADDINS\Microsoft Power Query for Excel Integrated\bin\Microsoft.Mashup.Container.NetFX45.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\GRAPH.EXE- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\VPREVIEW.EXE- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\vfs\ProgramFilesCommonX64\Microsoft Shared\Source Engine\OSE.EXE 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\vfs\ProgramFilesX86\Microsoft Office\Office16\DCF\filecompare.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-1.8\bin\java.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-1.8\jre\bin\rmiregistry.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jre-1.8\bin\unpack200.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\vfs\ProgramFilesX86\Microsoft Office\Office16\AppSharingHookController.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\vfs\Windows\Installer\{90160000-001F-0C0A-1000-0000000FF1CE}\misc.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller_1.0.30251.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\AppInstallerElevatedAppServiceClient.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate_disable\Download\{56EB18F8-B008-4CBD-B6D2-8C97FE7E9062}\139.0.3405.125\MicrosoftEdge_X64_139.0.3405.125.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\7-Zip\7zFM.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-1.8\bin\javaw.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-1.8\bin\jdeps.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\misc.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\vfs\ProgramFilesX86\Microsoft Office\Office16\DCF\Common.ShowHelp.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\OFFICE16\LICLUA.EXE 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\vfs\Windows\Installer\{90160000-000F-0000-1000-0000000FF1CE}\misc.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\139.0.3405.125\notification_helper.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\EdgeCore\139.0.3405.125\elevated_tracing_service.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\EdgeCore\139.0.3405.125\identity_helper.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate_bk\1.3.147.37\MicrosoftEdgeUpdateComRegisterShell64.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\ClickToRun\MavInject32.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\vfs\ProgramFilesCommonX64\Microsoft Shared\OFFICE16\FLTLDR.EXE- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\vfs\Windows\Installer\{90160000-001F-0C0A-1000-0000000FF1CE}\misc.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\EdgeCore\139.0.3405.125\msedgewebview2.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\EdgeWebView\Application\132.0.2957.140\notification_helper.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-1.8\bin\jarsigner.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-1.8\bin\javap.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jre-1.8\bin\ssvagent.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider_12.50.6001.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\XboxIdp.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\WindowsPowerShell\Modules\Pester\3.4.0\bin\Pester.bat 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\140.0.7339.81\os_update_handler.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jre-1.8\bin\java.exe 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Java\jre-1.8\bin\rmid.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\ORGCHART.EXE- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe - Drops file in Windows directory 64 IoCs
description ioc Process File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\x86_netfx35linq-vb_compiler_orcas_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1_none_efd4c696d660bdad\vbc.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\mscorsvw.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v3.5\csc.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-ieinstal_31bf3856ad364e35_11.0.19041.1_none_d27e617a9bd9c1d3\ieinstal.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-s..msettings-datamodel_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.746_none_c82b4b805b9ae361\SystemSettingsBroker.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-speechcommon-onecore_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.264_none_513ab7577ca57427\SpeechModelDownload.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_netfx-jsc_b03f5f7f11d50a3a_10.0.19041.1_none_014838ef8bea39e9\jsc.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-displayswitch_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.746_none_cabafbc5834ab93f\r\DisplaySwitch.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-lxss-wslhost_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1151_none_329784a84ed43acd\f\wslhost.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-microsoftedge_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.264_none_ef195f564f00d259\f\MicrosoftEdge.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\wow64_microsoft-windows-iis-sharedlibraries_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.906_none_f962ab5f47e1e896\iisreset.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-cipher_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1_none_63078cde447629b6\cipher.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-setup-component_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1237_none_a6ef3a2e62766c5c\f\AuditShD.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\wow64_microsoft-windows-mediaplayer-autoplay_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1_none_db40687413b90853\wmlaunch.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\wow64_microsoft-windows-security-tokenbroker_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1266_none_22ccf50c942e2ac7\TokenBrokerCookies.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_hyperv-compute-host-service_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.264_none_d58a0ca50a94510c\f\vmcompute.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-mediaplayer-logagent_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.746_none_c939d70420d81ce4\logagent.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-tabletpc-controlpanel_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1_none_95647fabfa4ec9fe\MultiDigiMon.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_openssh-common-components-onecore_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.964_none_9a882af90ea09cc3\ssh-agent.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_windows-application..egistrationverifier_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.746_none_64e9b1de23df7cf4\f\AppHostRegistrationVerifier.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\wow64_microsoft-windows-g..policy-cmdlinetools_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.906_none_23e2379a6f03d0cb\f\gpresult.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-b..environment-windows_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1202_none_ddf8c4144200f5b4\winresume.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-msinfo32-exe_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1110_none_20a89186aedb6af7\f\msinfo32.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-s..msettings-datamodel_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.264_none_c813a1965bacf6d2\SystemSettingsBroker.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-u..te-musnotifyiconexe_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.153_none_1721bd4ad34c0544\f\MusNotifyIcon.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_networking-mpssvc-netsh_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1151_none_23c0aa3b7bd960cd\f\CheckNetIsolation.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\wow64_microsoft-gaming-ga..rnal-presencewriter_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1202_none_813ba58adb6e7f68\f\GameBarPresenceWriter.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\wow64_microsoft-windows-i..tional-chinese-core_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1_none_19c9b562d4b65581\IMTCPROP.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\Panther\setup.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\Installer\$PatchCache$\Managed\B61D15F98E24A4A42882574055142AEA\56.64.8781\fileCoreHostExe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-a..screencontentserver_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.746_none_e540b68b09558f5a\f\LockScreenContentServer.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-appidcore_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1202_none_a391067a6b9b433c\r\appidtel.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-d..scannerpreview-host_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1_none_484e61e96e69ac70\CameraBarcodeScannerPreview.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-registry-editor_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.746_none_d22800313aa7eb5c\regedt32.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-rpc-ping_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1_none_53ab1b93e0160a53\RpcPing.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\wow64_microsoft-windows-com-surrogate-core_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.546_none_1d38815769c81e5a\r\dllhost.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\wow64_microsoft-windows-iis-sharedlibraries_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.906_none_f962ab5f47e1e896\iisreset.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-capturepicker.appxmain_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.423_none_12ca604b48f8d3fb\f\CapturePicker.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-ncsiuwpapp.appxmain_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1052_none_648fbf276da33ed4\f\NcsiUwpApp.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-security-browsercore_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1151_none_cf9de3ecb3a8f61c\r\BrowserCore.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\wow64_microsoft-windows-shutdown-event-tracker_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1_none_c319cf869bb64064\shutdown.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\wow64_microsoft-windows-t..es-commandlinetools_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1_none_a4f6113bccc284b7\rwinsta.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_hyperv-compute-guestcomputeservice_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.264_none_6b6699b671c8f5a8\VmComputeAgent.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-a..ence-infrastructure_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.928_none_b321f2c2ab7710a2\f\sdbinst.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-analog-facefodhandler_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1266_none_1f1ff89fbf279f16\FaceFodUninstaller.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_netfx-aspnet_state_exe_b03f5f7f11d50a3a_10.0.19041.1_none_fa5853083f6020df\aspnet_state.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\wow64_microsoft-windows-p..structureexecutable_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1_none_b84e385529c68af9\lodctr.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-p..riencehost.appxmain_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.423_none_bfcb7b02f95b1e52\PeopleExperienceHost.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-d..omerfeedbackmanager_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1_none_9224c91b2d8eed57\imecfmui.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-virtualdiskservice_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1202_none_dfaaff89afe4f3d4\vds.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\wow64_microsoft-windows-appidcore_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1081_none_ae0369bc9fe47e6c\appidtel.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\wow64_microsoft-windows-security-tokenbroker_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1266_none_22ccf50c942e2ac7\f\TokenBrokerCookies.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-a..-experience-apphelp_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1_none_37f2e74a0020dc93\pcaui.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-aarsvc_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.264_none_40d14f6c04397868\agentactivationruntimestarter.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_netfx35linq-vb_compiler_orcas_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1_none_4bf3621a8ebe2ee3\vbc.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-remoteassistance-exe_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1110_none_ac2441dbb712f006\sdchange.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\wow64_microsoft-windows-rpc-ping_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1_none_5dffc5e61476cc4e\RpcPing.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\wow64_microsoft-windows-t..eldebugger-recorder_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.746_none_4cb1ff2aa122b5dd\ttdinject.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\wow64_microsoft-windows-w..for-management-core_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1_none_8aab2d3580c614cb\WSManHTTPConfig.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\x86_microsoft-windows-d..ing-management-core_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.746_none_ad0ed54dd130eec3\DismHost.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-appmanagement-appvwow_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1202_none_27f9f931a79d1cbe\f\mavinject.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-b..nfrastructurebghost_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1_none_26e3edd6087852fc\backgroundTaskHost.exe_ 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-p..ting-tools-printbrm_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1_none_37ab35f7e4b21a45\PrintBrmEngine.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe File created C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-security-spp-ux-dlg_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.746_none_7c508e4438cec899\changepk.exe- 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe - System Location Discovery: System Language Discovery 1 TTPs 2 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 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe Key opened \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\NLS\Language IEXPLORE.EXE -
description ioc Process Set value (str) \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2023547815-1162023398-1465618254-1000\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FullScreen = "no" IEXPLORE.exe Key created \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2023547815-1162023398-1465618254-1000\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main IEXPLORE.EXE Key created \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2023547815-1162023398-1465618254-1000\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DomainSuggestion IEXPLORE.exe Key created \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2023547815-1162023398-1465618254-1000\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DomainSuggestion IEXPLORE.exe Key created \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2023547815-1162023398-1465618254-1000\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Recovery\PendingRecovery IEXPLORE.exe Set value (int) \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2023547815-1162023398-1465618254-1000\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Recovery\PendingRecovery\AdminActive = "0" IEXPLORE.exe Set value (int) \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2023547815-1162023398-1465618254-1000\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\VersionManager\LastCheckForUpdateLowDateTime = "1409767338" IEXPLORE.exe Set value (int) \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2023547815-1162023398-1465618254-1000\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\VersionManager\LastCheckForUpdateHighDateTime = "31247548" IEXPLORE.exe Set value (int) \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2023547815-1162023398-1465618254-1000\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\VersionManager\LastCheckForUpdateHighDateTime = "31247548" IEXPLORE.EXE Key created \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2023547815-1162023398-1465618254-1000\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DomainSuggestion\FileNames\ IEXPLORE.exe Set value (str) \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2023547815-1162023398-1465618254-1000\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DomainSuggestion\FileNames\en-US = "en-US.1" IEXPLORE.exe Key created \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2023547815-1162023398-1465618254-1000\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\WindowsSearch IEXPLORE.exe Set value (str) \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2023547815-1162023398-1465618254-1000\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\WindowsSearch\Version = "WS not running" IEXPLORE.exe Key created \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2023547815-1162023398-1465618254-1000\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\VersionManager IEXPLORE.exe Key created \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2023547815-1162023398-1465618254-1000\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\VersionManager IEXPLORE.EXE Set value (int) \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2023547815-1162023398-1465618254-1000\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DomainSuggestion\NextUpdateDate = "483011173" IEXPLORE.exe Key created \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2023547815-1162023398-1465618254-1000\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main IEXPLORE.exe Set value (int) \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2023547815-1162023398-1465618254-1000\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\CompatibilityFlags = "0" IEXPLORE.exe Set value (int) \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2023547815-1162023398-1465618254-1000\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Recovery\AdminActive\{7F7A0968-38AF-11F1-A54E-FA386273F37E} = "0" IEXPLORE.exe Set value (data) \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2023547815-1162023398-1465618254-1000\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Window_Placement = 2c0000000200000003000000ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff2400000024000000aa04000089020000 IEXPLORE.exe Set value (int) \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2023547815-1162023398-1465618254-1000\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\VersionManager\LastCheckForUpdateLowDateTime = "1430392546" IEXPLORE.EXE Key created \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2023547815-1162023398-1465618254-1000\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DomainSuggestion\FileNames\ IEXPLORE.exe Key created \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2023547815-1162023398-1465618254-1000\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DomainSuggestion\FileNames IEXPLORE.exe Key created \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2023547815-1162023398-1465618254-1000\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Recovery\AdminActive IEXPLORE.exe - Suspicious use of FindShellTrayWindow 1 IoCs
pid Process 4820 IEXPLORE.exe - Suspicious use of SetWindowsHookEx 6 IoCs
pid Process 4820 IEXPLORE.exe 4820 IEXPLORE.exe 2072 IEXPLORE.EXE 2072 IEXPLORE.EXE 2072 IEXPLORE.EXE 2072 IEXPLORE.EXE - Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 2 IoCs
description pid Process procid_target PID 1108 wrote to memory of 4820 1108 2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe 85 PID 4820 wrote to memory of 2072 4820 IEXPLORE.exe 86
Processes
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe"C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2026-04-15_ff45d553c96cbb876683590694c4cdb2_amadey_cobalt-strike_darkgate_elex_hijackloader_smoke-loader_stealc_vidar.exe"1⤵
- Adds Run key to start application
- Drops file in System32 directory
- Drops file in Program Files directory
- Drops file in Windows directory
- System Location Discovery: System Language Discovery
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
PID:1108 -
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.exe"C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE" 212.33.237.86/images/1/report.php2⤵
- Modifies Internet Explorer settings
- Suspicious use of FindShellTrayWindow
- Suspicious use of SetWindowsHookEx
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
PID:4820 -
C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE"C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE" SCODEF:4820 CREDAT:17410 /prefetch:23⤵
- System Location Discovery: System Language Discovery
- Modifies Internet Explorer settings
- Suspicious use of SetWindowsHookEx
PID:2072
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Network
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16
Privilege Escalation
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
1Credential Access
Credentials from Password Stores
1Credentials from Web Browsers
1Unsecured Credentials
1Credentials In Files
1Replay Monitor
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Downloads
- Path C:\Program Files\7-Zip\7z.exe
- Size 4.5MB
- SHA256 0c01e1b1a5699a1cc79e907d06a852e628b584913fb22a94728e6e6d31efcb14
- MD5 2ad939b0e2b705e0cbd9765567dd77fc
- SHA1 c90d6fda94a555030e2fcc13eb4abbacbf5401b7
- SHA512 803ad25d7233dd5c066ab8031ed68fb6deefa2620534006867d354408911a2c384e216cf5367592f431b3329385401cd01318515ec935a3b30b6276c295cdbb8
- SSDEEP 49152:XTgUYFMmvwa3bBN4FiGjwaTgUYFMmvwa3bBN4T8Pji0AjvLgVLKRWTQ6Zs5DhgP/:XMca335GjnMca334ujoWKRuy5aHBjo8
- TLSH T176269E02F7E88171E063D171C6AAD77ADC7678611B3085CB5390AA782F32AD1DA39737
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
- Path C:\Users\Admin\AppData\LocalLow\Microsoft\CryptnetUrlCache\Content\E2C6CBAF0AF08CF203BA74BF0D0AB6D5_430EA0912164D1B129D6E1DC07C63959
- Size 471B
- SHA256 be858cc732cb51d5e712fc735ad173168dfe30597d477978cfd98637f3261bdf
- MD5 cc0d4137f5fdb5657062727c8294c18f
- SHA1 5109d5d4f4532699b2c535e69018e9446440439e
- SHA512 b1d1ddfc2dd5ec0b0a0aa07f0dcd275569b850866286fb6b806ad7604563ed226cffac4213dba3c59f6151b801b4e56938030ea85916d48b70f3f63dd592324c
- TLSH T10BF05443906CA873BA9018AD31406B311E30F03B48708441E63C86D0ECD0654FA4D03C
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 TLSH
- Path C:\Users\Admin\AppData\LocalLow\Microsoft\CryptnetUrlCache\MetaData\E2C6CBAF0AF08CF203BA74BF0D0AB6D5_430EA0912164D1B129D6E1DC07C63959
- Size 416B
- SHA256 992aea8bfb3dbe30c2e343411e40de9493565ff96ff8296091bc263d2d8c6407
- MD5 4a0b8594a9750517c9b54355f60c018a
- SHA1 1e6d867831b7ed9edb4f4f078a4bb5ec89921e89
- SHA512 875f7f7cfc0de5cec2588eea188e4998f58f2419eb84549f663ae17fe707393b53311d8033c5f12690e8fc5216bb6b67e8c73f1a3b3bbb06d5d5ac3bd7375969
- TLSH T19DE0C03411FA011FE5F8E1784ACA7432856DF1230538E3B834C45F04B7027409C03A25
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 TLSH
- Path C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\IE\TE6YVL1M\suggestions[1].en-US
- Size 17KB
- SHA256 c6a5377cbc07eece33790cfc70572e12c7a48ad8296be25c0cc805a1f384dbad
- MD5 5a34cb996293fde2cb7a4ac89587393a
- SHA1 3c96c993500690d1a77873cd62bc639b3a10653f
- SHA512 e1b7d0107733f81937415104e70f68b1be6fd0ca65dccf4ff72637943d44278d3a77f704aedff59d2dbc0d56a609b2590c8ec0dd6bc48ab30f1dad0c07a0a3ee
- SSDEEP 384:K4gN8sGygaEKfWYSJUKbO7UckxtBjCdY7mO3D0C5l+piEieDSV126ry1/XSGKwG3:K4gNFXiKfWfJ1Kockxbd7mAt5Mp5ie2F
- TLSH T13A823E4E61D88F57EA47B6B2D9084EA702E0C8794716DB93D62CFE63CDE33B25D02161
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH