Analysis

  • max time kernel
    149s
  • max time network
    150s
  • platform
    windows10-2004_x64
  • resource
    win10v2004-20260513-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20260513-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-x64systemwindows
  • submitted
    20/08/2026, 03:43

General

  • Target
    2026-08-20_ac1eb772d2938069748650b9f86ce5d6_cobalt-strike_coinminer_icedid_njrat_remcos_vidar.exe
  • Size 626KB
  • Sample260820-eacsmaek2x
  • SHA256 fc2e7a72de3c9e39171807700b1e13e70a0ef92918bb36277b391d2d1acc7fdf
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH

Malware Config

Extracted

Family
  • remcos

Version
  • 7.2.6 Pro

Botnet
  • UAE & Egypt

C2
  • nordking.space:1208

  • nordkingbackup.space:1208

  • nordkingbackup1.space:1208

  • nordkingbackup2.space:1208

  • nordkingbackup3.space:1208

Attributes
  • audio_folder

    MicRecords

  • audio_path

    ApplicationPath

  • audio_record_time

    5

  • connect_delay

    0

  • connect_interval

    1

  • copy_file

    remcos.exe

  • copy_folder

    Remcos

  • delete_file

    false

  • hide_file

    false

  • hide_keylog_file

    false

  • install_flag

    true

  • keylog_crypt

    false

  • keylog_file

    logs.dat

  • keylog_flag

    false

  • keylog_folder

    remcos

  • mouse_option

    false

  • mutex

    Rmc-1BSHN7

  • screenshot_crypt

    false

  • screenshot_flag

    false

  • screenshot_folder

    Screenshots

  • screenshot_path

    %AppData%

  • screenshot_time

    10

  • take_screenshot_option

    false

  • take_screenshot_time

    5

Signatures

  • Family: Remcos

    Remcos is a closed-source remote control and surveillance software.

  • Detects Windows exceutables bypassing UAC using CMSTP COM interfaces. MITRE (T1218.003) 1 IoCs
  • Detects binaries (Windows and macOS) referencing many web browsers. Observed in information stealers 1 IoCs
  • Checks computer location settings 2 TTPs 1 IoCs

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

  • Executes dropped EXE 1 IoCs
  • Adds Run key to start application 2 TTPs 4 IoCs
  • Enumerates physical storage devices 1 TTPs

    Attempts to interact with connected storage/optical drive(s).

  • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 1 IoCs

Processes

  • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2026-08-20_ac1eb772d2938069748650b9f86ce5d6_cobalt-strike_coinminer_icedid_njrat_remcos_vidar.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2026-08-20_ac1eb772d2938069748650b9f86ce5d6_cobalt-strike_coinminer_icedid_njrat_remcos_vidar.exe"
    1⤵
    • Checks computer location settings
    • Adds Run key to start application
    • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
    PID:4960
    • C:\ProgramData\Remcos\remcos.exe
      "C:\ProgramData\Remcos\remcos.exe"
      2⤵
      • Executes dropped EXE
      • Adds Run key to start application
      PID:3424

Network

        MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

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        Downloads

        remcos.exe

        • Path C:\ProgramData\Remcos\remcos.exe
        • Size 626KB
        • SHA256 fc2e7a72de3c9e39171807700b1e13e70a0ef92918bb36277b391d2d1acc7fdf
        • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH