General

  • Target
    2026-08-30_3c435ce3d58f8a8c01dc4c68c749c559_amadey_cobalt-strike_elex_lynx_smoke-loader
  • Size 145KB
  • Sample260901-dc3w6avyez
  • SHA256 8d793a16bf2e7153df21e2ede4b0baf6e080596073b27ecbeac6613b6a68b8d8
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH

Malware Config

Extracted

Family
  • gcleaner

C2
  • 185.156.73.98

Extracted

Family
  • amadey

Version
  • 5.78

C2
  • http://91.92.242.236

Attributes
  • install_dir

    adb7f46c0c

  • install_file

    Bwale.exe

  • strings_key

    a42cf94a609810d038dd0ca0d030ffef

  • url_paths

    /oPvjr94jfe/index.php

rc4.plain

Extracted

Family
  • remus_stealer

C2
  • http://piarl.site:9048/imports

  • http://shhsift.click:7647/orders

  • http://vexdico.shop:8539/posts

Targets

    • Target
      2026-08-30_3c435ce3d58f8a8c01dc4c68c749c559_amadey_cobalt-strike_elex_lynx_smoke-loader
    • Size 145KB
    • SHA256 8d793a16bf2e7153df21e2ede4b0baf6e080596073b27ecbeac6613b6a68b8d8
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
    • Detect Socks5Systemz Payload

    • Detects Amadey x86-bit Payload

    • Family: Amadey

      Amadey bot is a simple trojan bot primarily used for collecting reconnaissance information.

    • Family: Remus

      Remus is a stealer written in C++.

    • Family: Socks5Systemz

      Socks5Systemz is a botnet written in C++.

    • Detects encrypted or obfuscated .NET executables

    • UPX dump on OEP (original entry point)

    • Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

      Using powershell.exe command.

    • Downloads MZ/PE file

    • Signed with revoked ConnectWise certificate

      Binary is signed using a ConnectWise certificate revoked for key compromise.

    • ACProtect 1.3x - 1.4x DLL software

      Detects file using ACProtect software.

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Loads dropped DLL

    • Modifies file permissions

    • Reads user/profile data of local email clients

      Email clients store some user data on disk where infostealers will often target it.

    • Reads user/profile data of web browsers

      Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.

    • Unexpected DNS network traffic destination

      Network traffic to other servers than the configured DNS servers was detected on the DNS port.

    • Accesses cryptocurrency files/wallets, possible credential harvesting

    • 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.

    • Looks up external IP address via web service

      Uses a legitimate IP lookup service to find the infected system's external IP.

    • Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger

    • Suspicious use of SetThreadContext

    • UPX packed file

      Detects executables packed with UPX/modified UPX open source packer.

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

Tasks