General
- Target 2026-07-02_ad2968e9989555b495f4578ce652d28c_akira_cobalt-strike
- Size 4.5MB
- Sample260702-m83qpsez5l
- SHA256 ec497127e57c5951ce18d57529a7514ddeac9c245b4d6b9fa799602fed09ff7a
Score
10/10
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-07-02_ad2968e9989555b495f4578ce652d28c_akira_cobalt-strike
- Size 4.5MB
- SHA256 ec497127e57c5951ce18d57529a7514ddeac9c245b4d6b9fa799602fed09ff7a
Score10/10-
Detects DonutLoader
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Family: DonutLoader
DonutLoader is a position-independent code that enables in-memory execution of VBScript, JScript, EXE, DLL files and dotNET assemblies.
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Detect binaries embedding considerable number of MFA browser extension IDs.
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Detect binaries embedding considerable number of cryptocurrency wallet browser extension IDs.
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Detects binaries and memory artifacts referencing sandbox DLLs typically observed in sandbox evasion
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Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell
Run Powershell to modify Windows Defender settings to add exclusions for file extensions, paths, and processes.
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Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell
Using powershell.exe command.
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Checks computer location settings
Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.
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Drops startup file
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Executes dropped EXE
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Reads user/profile data of web browsers
Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.
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Adds Run key to start application
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Looks up external IP address via web service
Uses a legitimate IP lookup service to find the infected system's external IP.
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Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger