General

  • Target
    2026-07-07_919202f67bc73d287fc0d1a8bdbe2e32_akira_cobalt-strike_elex_hijackloader
  • Size 767KB
  • Sample260707-jb3snacw2z
  • SHA256 2e19224d5efd36e154056077d710ce8b31d0782b6779029363ab6f1fbd603459
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH

Malware Config

Targets

    • Target
      2026-07-07_919202f67bc73d287fc0d1a8bdbe2e32_akira_cobalt-strike_elex_hijackloader
    • Size 767KB
    • SHA256 2e19224d5efd36e154056077d710ce8b31d0782b6779029363ab6f1fbd603459
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
    • Renames multiple (258) files with added filename extension

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

    • Drops file in Drivers directory

    • 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.

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

Tasks