General

  • Target
    2026-07-01_33310ed426b64b6faf303290ebb23321_akira_cobalt-strike
  • Size 9.8MB
  • Sample260701-yesjesfv8s
  • SHA256 fdf542499c311179a287606a50b858b54cfbe2421e90d32663946d5956976d9a
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH

Malware Config

Targets

    • Target
      2026-07-01_33310ed426b64b6faf303290ebb23321_akira_cobalt-strike
    • Size 9.8MB
    • SHA256 fdf542499c311179a287606a50b858b54cfbe2421e90d32663946d5956976d9a
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
    • Detects DonutLoader

    • Family: DonutLoader

      DonutLoader is a position-independent code that enables in-memory execution of VBScript, JScript, EXE, DLL files and dotNET assemblies.

    • Detect binaries embedding considerable number of MFA browser extension IDs.

    • Detect binaries embedding considerable number of cryptocurrency wallet browser extension IDs.

    • Detects binaries and memory artifacts referencing sandbox DLLs typically observed in sandbox evasion

    • Boot or Logon Autostart Execution: Active Setup

      Adversaries may achieve persistence by adding a Registry key to the Active Setup of the local machine.

    • Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

      Run Powershell to modify Windows Defender settings to add exclusions for file extensions, paths, and processes.

    • Checks computer location settings

      Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.

    • Drops startup file

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • 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

    • Enumerates connected drives

      Attempts to read the root path of hard drives other than the default C: drive.

    • Looks up external IP address via web service

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

    • Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

Tasks