General

  • Target
    2026-10-01_9b0d4e63a343e1c58617534631780120_cobalt-strike_cryptbot_elex_hijackloader_icedid_njrat_vidar
  • Size 6.0MB
  • Sample261002-jt1e9adb39
  • SHA256 855dd8b6f397f03a72e71520622b475810942c0ff8582ef30dca8add9c009886
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH

Malware Config

Targets

    • Target
      2026-10-01_9b0d4e63a343e1c58617534631780120_cobalt-strike_cryptbot_elex_hijackloader_icedid_njrat_vidar
    • Size 6.0MB
    • SHA256 855dd8b6f397f03a72e71520622b475810942c0ff8582ef30dca8add9c009886
    • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
    • Modifies visibility of hidden/system files in Explorer

    • Detects executables packed with Themida

    • Identifies VirtualBox via ACPI registry values (likely anti-VM)

    • Checks BIOS information in registry

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

    • Checks computer location settings

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

    • 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.

    • Executes dropped EXE

    • Modifies system executable filetype association

    • Themida packer

      Detects Themida, an advanced Windows software protection system.

    • 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 file in System32 directory

    • Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16

Tasks