General

  • Target
    2026-08-24_4844b4e7165e73309ac126b9dce3f948_darkgate_elex_glassworm_hijackloader_remcos_stop
  • Size 5.8MB
  • Sample260825-re5qeshd97
  • SHA256 7d18df13a8968b27ea037e5638612810f6d05400ed7897a3f53bb60cfc25f1a9
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH

Malware Config

Targets

    • Target
      2026-08-24_4844b4e7165e73309ac126b9dce3f948_darkgate_elex_glassworm_hijackloader_remcos_stop
    • Size 5.8MB
    • SHA256 7d18df13a8968b27ea037e5638612810f6d05400ed7897a3f53bb60cfc25f1a9
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
    • Family: Neshta

      Malware from the neshta family is designed to infect itself into other files to spread itself and cause damage.

    • Detects binaries (Windows and macOS) referencing many web browsers. Observed in information stealers

    • Detects executables containing SQL queries to confidential data stores. Observed in infostealers

    • Checks computer location settings

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

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Modifies system executable filetype association

    • 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

    • 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 desktop.ini file(s)

    • Installs/modifies Browser Helper Object

      BHOs are DLL modules which act as plugins for Internet Explorer.

    • Checks system information in the registry

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

    • Detected potential entity reuse from brand GOOGLE.

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

Tasks