General

  • Target
    2026-09-16_3f49d48e1775a4e47d34dd962c99912a_coinminer_darkside_elex_lockbit
  • Size 146KB
  • Sample260916-eawwhaszhw
  • SHA256 71ce6bdcd3ca03640f87211f34ed78617b83cb647030e008872829c10f7b7a89
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH

Malware Config

Extracted

Path
  • C:\aEI0bIXC4.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: A9B20F0FF5607430B20F74F941D4E5A2

Extracted

Path
  • C:\aEI0bIXC4.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: A9B20F0FF56074305D1CD5859FC2806B

Targets

    • Target
      2026-09-16_3f49d48e1775a4e47d34dd962c99912a_coinminer_darkside_elex_lockbit
    • Size 146KB
    • SHA256 71ce6bdcd3ca03640f87211f34ed78617b83cb647030e008872829c10f7b7a89
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
    • Renames multiple (3867) 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