Overview

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Static

static

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2026-08-23...er.exe

windows10-2004-x64

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2026-08-23...er.exe

windows11-ltsc_2024-x64

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General

  • Target
    2026-08-23_1a8e92f4102c1c889d4866dfbfa7aab6_amadey_elex_smoke-loader
  • Size 913KB
  • Sample260824-tsmg4sam2z
  • SHA256 a4566f5e2746321e4c9fb122096fbdd201befaca64bab761efb345268a26f594
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Score
10/10
defense_evasiondiscoveryexecutionexploitpersistenceprivilege_escalation

Malware Config

Targets

    • Target
      2026-08-23_1a8e92f4102c1c889d4866dfbfa7aab6_amadey_elex_smoke-loader
    • Size 913KB
    • SHA256 a4566f5e2746321e4c9fb122096fbdd201befaca64bab761efb345268a26f594
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
    Score
    10/10
    defense_evasiondiscoveryexecutionexploitpersistenceprivilege_escalation

    • Modifies visibility of file extensions in Explorer

      defense_evasion

    • Modifies visibility of hidden/system files in Explorer

      defense_evasion

    • Detects executables embedding registry key / value combination manipulating RDP / Terminal Services

    • Modifies RDP port number used by Windows

    • Modifies Windows Firewall

      defense_evasion

    • Possible privilege escalation attempt

      exploit

    • Sets service image path in registry

      This determines the executable launched when a service starts. It can be used to establish persistence.

      persistence

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Impair Defenses: Safe Mode Boot

      defense_evasion

    • Modifies file permissions

      discovery

    • Drops file in System32 directory

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MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

Reconnaissance

Resource Development

Initial Access

Execution

Command and Scripting Interpreter

1
T1059

Windows Command Shell

1
T1059.003

Persistence

Boot or Logon Autostart Execution

1
T1547

Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

1
T1547.001

Create or Modify System Process

2
T1543

Windows Service

2
T1543.003

Event Triggered Execution

2
T1546

Accessibility Features

1
T1546.008

Netsh Helper DLL

1
T1546.007

Privilege Escalation

Boot or Logon Autostart Execution

1
T1547

Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

1
T1547.001

Create or Modify System Process

2
T1543

Windows Service

2
T1543.003

Event Triggered Execution

2
T1546

Accessibility Features

1
T1546.008

Netsh Helper DLL

1
T1546.007

Defense Evasion

File and Directory Permissions Modification

1
T1222

Hide Artifacts

2
T1564

Hidden Files and Directories

2
T1564.001

Impair Defenses

2
T1562

Disable or Modify System Firewall

1
T1562.004

Safe Mode Boot

1
T1562.009

Modify Registry

3
T1112

Credential Access

Discovery

System Information Discovery

1
T1082

System Location Discovery

1
T1614

System Language Discovery

1
T1614.001

Lateral Movement

Remote Services

1
T1021

Remote Desktop Protocol

1
T1021.001

Collection

Command and Control

Exfiltration

Impact

Tasks