General

  • Target
    2026-04-21_53e06f10b9d51d03bc0732164326e233_elex_nitro
  • Size 60KB
  • Sample260421-d68phaa19y
  • SHA256 fa1ba4bc4a6eccd5b4a755b0f3e832afc8210ba9bbe5891997b6586f628ca133
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH

Malware Config

Targets

    • Target
      2026-04-21_53e06f10b9d51d03bc0732164326e233_elex_nitro
    • Size 60KB
    • SHA256 fa1ba4bc4a6eccd5b4a755b0f3e832afc8210ba9bbe5891997b6586f628ca133
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
    • Family: Nitro

      A ransomware that demands Discord nitro gift codes to decrypt files.

    • Detects executables Discord URL observed in first stage droppers

    • Renames multiple (102) files with added filename extension

      This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.

    • Reads user/profile data of web browsers

      Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.

    • Adds Run key to start application

    • Contacts third-party web service commonly abused for C2

      Legitimate web (hosting) services can be abused by malware authors to host malware or C2s.

    • Drops desktop.ini file(s)

    • Looks up external IP address via web service

      Uses a legitimate IP lookup service to find the infected system's external IP.

    • Sets desktop wallpaper using registry

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

Tasks