General

  • Target
    2026-08-23_9e39f017dc517fb372ff2c0f27811a10_amadey_elex_smoke-loader
  • Size 9.5MB
  • Sample260824-d9vbaasflb
  • SHA256 5be8fa0ace89427486bfb839f4f2559e9c9b2b0e6fb526fda854628f7ea7440e
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH

Malware Config

Targets

    • Target
      2026-08-23_9e39f017dc517fb372ff2c0f27811a10_amadey_elex_smoke-loader
    • Size 9.5MB
    • SHA256 5be8fa0ace89427486bfb839f4f2559e9c9b2b0e6fb526fda854628f7ea7440e
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
    • Modifies visibility of hidden/system files in Explorer

    • Detects executables packed with Themida

    • Identifies VirtualBox via ACPI registry values (likely anti-VM)

    • Checks BIOS information in registry

      BIOS information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Loads dropped DLL

    • Themida packer

      Detects Themida, an advanced Windows software protection system.

    • Adds Run key to start application

    • Checks installed software on the system

      Looks up Uninstall key entries in the registry to enumerate software on the system.

    • Checks whether UAC is enabled

    • Drops file in System32 directory

    • Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

Tasks