General
- Target 2026-10-07_65779ff541d2a2103f7600ab41722beb_amadey_coinminer_darkgate_elex_gcleaner_glassworm_hijackloader_icedid_luca-stealer_magniber_njrat_ransomhub_remcos_stealc_stop_tofsee
- Size 16.4MB
- Sample261008-nxeeeafy8m
- SHA256 03913c72d9f3704b1c20f6fd7f927ba878248133485640980d82c005aaa9f591
- MD5 65779ff541d2a2103f7600ab41722beb
- SHA1 a73b34c7f77cab59a9830442bb13b1b82d2c449f
- SHA512 8038e43de195e489890357d91a6e02f6f70cbfc9b3eb2226f6bde79c132b4b48a61947d00c9a1000708315bbbed2cd5a2630ac3dc2cbfe0ac3d08166558f26ae
- SSDEEP 393216:qAoghcflGviAB2uP3m9NKvgX/77hex2PkZvdm51aBx:qAoghcf4KAB2uP3m9NKvgXHhOEA
- TLSH T1E607E022B3D144F4D8BA8678896B5627E7B2BC754730D7CB23A4A6391F736C04D3AB11
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
2026-10-07_65779ff541d2a2103f7600ab41722beb_amadey_coinminer_darkgate_elex_gcleaner_glassworm_hijack.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20260911-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
2026-10-07_65779ff541d2a2103f7600ab41722beb_amadey_coinminer_darkgate_elex_gcleaner_glassworm_hijack.exe
Resource
win11ltsc2024-20260911-en
Malware Config
Targets
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- Target 2026-10-07_65779ff541d2a2103f7600ab41722beb_amadey_coinminer_darkgate_elex_gcleaner_glassworm_hijackloader_icedid_luca-stealer_magniber_njrat_ransomhub_remcos_stealc_stop_tofsee
- Size 16.4MB
- SHA256 03913c72d9f3704b1c20f6fd7f927ba878248133485640980d82c005aaa9f591
- MD5 65779ff541d2a2103f7600ab41722beb
- SHA1 a73b34c7f77cab59a9830442bb13b1b82d2c449f
- SHA512 8038e43de195e489890357d91a6e02f6f70cbfc9b3eb2226f6bde79c132b4b48a61947d00c9a1000708315bbbed2cd5a2630ac3dc2cbfe0ac3d08166558f26ae
- SSDEEP 393216:qAoghcflGviAB2uP3m9NKvgX/77hex2PkZvdm51aBx:qAoghcf4KAB2uP3m9NKvgXHhOEA
- TLSH T1E607E022B3D144F4D8BA8678896B5627E7B2BC754730D7CB23A4A6391F736C04D3AB11
- MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP TLSH
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Contains code to disable Windows Defender
A .NET executable tasked with disabling Windows Defender capabilities such as realtime monitoring, blocking at first seen, etc.
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Modifies Windows Defender Real-time Protection settings
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Modifies Windows Defender notification settings
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Modifies security service
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UAC bypass
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XMRig Miner payload
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Detected Nirsoft tools
Free utilities often used by attackers which can steal passwords, product keys, etc.
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NirSoft NirCmd
NirCmd is a lightweight Windows command-line tool for automating system tasks
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UPX dump on OEP (original entry point)
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Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell
Run Powershell to modify Windows Defender settings to add exclusions for file extensions, paths, and processes.
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Disables one or more Microsoft Defender components
Uses the Powershell Set-MpPreference cmdlet to disable one or more Microsoft Defender components.
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Event Triggered Execution: Image File Execution Options Injection
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Possible privilege escalation attempt
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Checks computer location settings
Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.
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Disables service(s)
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Executes dropped EXE
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Modifies file permissions
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Stops running service(s)
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File and Directory Permissions Modification: Windows File and Directory Permissions Modification
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Discovers running processes
Running process information can be used to identify security tools or plan follow-on actions.
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Drops file in System32 directory
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v16
Execution
Command and Scripting Interpreter
3PowerShell
2Windows Command Shell
1System Services
2Service Execution
2Persistence
Create or Modify System Process
7Windows Service
7Event Triggered Execution
2Image File Execution Options Injection
1Netsh Helper DLL
1Privilege Escalation
Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism
1Bypass User Account Control
1Create or Modify System Process
7Windows Service
7Event Triggered Execution
2Image File Execution Options Injection
1Netsh Helper DLL
1Defense Evasion
Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism
1Bypass User Account Control
1File and Directory Permissions Modification
2Windows File and Directory Permissions Modification
1Hide Artifacts
1Hidden Files and Directories
1Impair Defenses
8Disable or Modify Tools
6Modify Registry
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