General

  • Target
    2026-09-16_89c7bffb602c9ffc364e51fab2a987ea_coinminer_darkside_elex_lockbit
  • Size 146KB
  • Sample260916-d4mn9azs2p
  • SHA256 f7f6c966bbb6f3e9764512303a942a101e01762746fd60e384c2d6d6675ae962
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH

Malware Config

Extracted

Path
  • C:\Users\Admin\3L4ZHv9Dp.README.txt

Ransom Note
  • Your file has been encrypted. Without the decryption key, you will not be able to access your file. Please do not: - Rename the encrypted file - Attempt to decrypt the file yourself - Delete this file - Use third-party recovery tools Any attempt to modify or recover the file will result in permanent data loss. To recover your file, you need to access the following address via Tor:http://mi4il3dyfi2n6obwoe5emodojovnn4rd3z6em33rf2lw2inadthedpad.onion After accessing the address using Tor, you will need to enter your unique authentication ID. Tor download link: https://www.torproject.org Only we can provide the decryption key for your file. Your unique authentication ID: DF80683C49AE86BC86422AC951A60F46

Extracted

Path
  • C:\3L4ZHv9Dp.README.txt

Ransom Note
  • Your file has been encrypted. Without the decryption key, you will not be able to access your file. Please do not: - Rename the encrypted file - Attempt to decrypt the file yourself - Delete this file - Use third-party recovery tools Any attempt to modify or recover the file will result in permanent data loss. To recover your file, you need to access the following address via Tor:http://mi4il3dyfi2n6obwoe5emodojovnn4rd3z6em33rf2lw2inadthedpad.onion After accessing the address using Tor, you will need to enter your unique authentication ID. Tor download link: https://www.torproject.org Only we can provide the decryption key for your file. Your unique authentication ID: DF80683C49AE86BC617DB3B738ACE7A1

Targets

    • Target
      2026-09-16_89c7bffb602c9ffc364e51fab2a987ea_coinminer_darkside_elex_lockbit
    • Size 146KB
    • SHA256 f7f6c966bbb6f3e9764512303a942a101e01762746fd60e384c2d6d6675ae962
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
    • Renames multiple (3810) files with added filename extension

      This suggests ransomware activity of encrypting all the files on the system.

    • Checks computer location settings

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

    • Deletes itself

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

    • Drops desktop.ini file(s)

    • Enumerates connected drives

      Attempts to read the root path of hard drives other than the default C: drive.

    • Indicator Removal: File Deletion

      Adversaries may delete files left behind by the actions of their intrusion activity.

    • Drops file in System32 directory

    • Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

Tasks