General
- Target 2026-10-01_9b0d4e63a343e1c58617534631780120_cobalt-strike_cryptbot_elex_hijackloader_icedid_njrat_vidar
- Size 6.0MB
- Sample261002-jt1e9adb39
- SHA256 855dd8b6f397f03a72e71520622b475810942c0ff8582ef30dca8add9c009886
- MD5 9b0d4e63a343e1c58617534631780120
- SHA1 c10f8234af63dd835625123b982274a28309d936
- SHA512 d07eb37fd08d80ea585c938e480373cf3b126e90adca9230eae60cc4f43517b624994584a5255c2e03c7a25899328fac2d9b46c04593fae4643a833f9ea17097
- SSDEEP 98304:lW5G4DOT5JGIVzh/5aZX0zgd0IZGpwZVBfKEGTyVVLoPJlUO3ZnXofs+1TidEf2u:lWg4DO/zDaZkctZGyZqb+sJq8ZnXofl3
- TLSH T1A75602CCE1BCAEB1DB3E69784C0760CCC286B5840F64A759AD43B5F03B9B33585DA562
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-10-01_9b0d4e63a343e1c58617534631780120_cobalt-strike_cryptbot_elex_hijackloader_icedid_njrat_vidar.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260911-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-10-01_9b0d4e63a343e1c58617534631780120_cobalt-strike_cryptbot_elex_hijackloader_icedid_njrat_vidar.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260911-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-10-01_9b0d4e63a343e1c58617534631780120_cobalt-strike_cryptbot_elex_hijackloader_icedid_njrat_vidar
- Size 6.0MB
- SHA256 855dd8b6f397f03a72e71520622b475810942c0ff8582ef30dca8add9c009886
- MD5 9b0d4e63a343e1c58617534631780120
- SHA1 c10f8234af63dd835625123b982274a28309d936
- SHA512 d07eb37fd08d80ea585c938e480373cf3b126e90adca9230eae60cc4f43517b624994584a5255c2e03c7a25899328fac2d9b46c04593fae4643a833f9ea17097
- SSDEEP 98304:lW5G4DOT5JGIVzh/5aZX0zgd0IZGpwZVBfKEGTyVVLoPJlUO3ZnXofs+1TidEf2u:lWg4DO/zDaZkctZGyZqb+sJq8ZnXofl3
- TLSH T1A75602CCE1BCAEB1DB3E69784C0760CCC286B5840F64A759AD43B5F03B9B33585DA562
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
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Modifies visibility of hidden/system files in Explorer
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Detects executables packed with Themida
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Identifies VirtualBox via ACPI registry values (likely anti-VM)
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Checks BIOS information in registry
BIOS information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.
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Checks computer location settings
Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.
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Event Triggered Execution: Component Object Model Hijacking
Adversaries may establish persistence by executing malicious content triggered by hijacked references to Component Object Model (COM) objects.
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Executes dropped EXE
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Modifies system executable filetype association
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Adds Run key to start application
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Checks installed software on the system
Looks up Uninstall key entries in the registry to enumerate software on the system.
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Checks whether UAC is enabled
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Drops file in System32 directory
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Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16
Persistence
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
1Event Triggered Execution
2Change Default File Association
1Component Object Model Hijacking
1Privilege Escalation
Boot or Logon Autostart Execution
1Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
1Event Triggered Execution
2Change Default File Association
1Component Object Model Hijacking
1Defense Evasion
Debugger Evasion
1Hide Artifacts
1Hidden Files and Directories
1Modify Registry
3Virtualization/Sandbox Evasion
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