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Database Entry



Amadey


Vendor detections: 15


Intelligence 15 IOCs 1 YARA 5 File information Comments

SHA256 hash: ae488ec3a43f45f0402242dae4bbb17d1d6f589a6704adb7c4c598c04841bfcd
SHA3-384 hash: 7316086b4e7848bda0cb918dee7e27e70fecf90a78abcacc4d527f72d63af2351f43e424e98179b2a98690e144b3ae55
SHA1 hash: e7eae7afc40001e5012d776f690bf2fba6e5a785
MD5 hash: 518a29bc967ac7e2d221e62e311672ac
humanhash: maryland-jersey-sixteen-carpet
File name:518a29bc967ac7e2d221e62e311672ac.exe
Download: download sample
Signature Amadey
File size:961'024 bytes
First seen:2025-05-24 01:15:21 UTC
Last seen:Never
File type:Executable exe
MIME type:application/x-dosexec
imphash 948cc502fe9226992dce9417f952fce3 (1'182 x CredentialFlusher, 446 x Formbook, 231 x AgentTesla)
ssdeep 24576:UqDEvCTbMWu7rQYlBQcBiT6rprG8aMsb:UTvC/MTQYxsWR7aMs
TLSH T1FD159E0273D1C062FFAB92334B5AF6515BBC69260123E61F13A81DB9BD701B1563E7A3
TrID 40.3% (.EXE) Win64 Executable (generic) (10522/11/4)
19.3% (.EXE) Win16 NE executable (generic) (5038/12/1)
17.2% (.EXE) Win32 Executable (generic) (4504/4/1)
7.7% (.EXE) OS/2 Executable (generic) (2029/13)
7.6% (.EXE) Generic Win/DOS Executable (2002/3)
Magika pebin
dhash icon aae2f3e38383b629 (2'034 x Formbook, 1'183 x CredentialFlusher, 666 x AgentTesla)
Reporter abuse_ch
Tags:Amadey exe


Avatar
abuse_ch
Amadey C2:
http://89.23.99.246/43/DbWindowsBaseVoiddb/Multi6/image/Cdn/providertoJsServerdefaultTrafficUniversaltrack.php

Indicators Of Compromise (IOCs)


Below is a list of indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with this malware samples.

IOCThreatFox Reference
http://89.23.99.246/43/DbWindowsBaseVoiddb/Multi6/image/Cdn/providertoJsServerdefaultTrafficUniversaltrack.php https://threatfox.abuse.ch/ioc/1533031/

Intelligence


File Origin
# of uploads :
1
# of downloads :
582
Origin country :
NL NL
Vendor Threat Intelligence
Malware family:
ID:
1
File name:
518a29bc967ac7e2d221e62e311672ac.exe
Verdict:
Malicious activity
Analysis date:
2025-05-24 01:15:32 UTC
Tags:
auto-sch amadey botnet stealer loader rdp

Note:
ANY.RUN is an interactive sandbox that analyzes all user actions rather than an uploaded sample
Verdict:
Malicious
Score:
99.9%
Tags:
autorun autoit emotet
Result
Verdict:
Malware
Maliciousness:

Behaviour
Searching for the window
Creating a window
Creating a file in the %temp% directory
Running batch commands
Creating a process with a hidden window
Launching a process
Сreating synchronization primitives
Connection attempt
Sending an HTTP GET request
Creating a file
Creating a process from a recently created file
Searching for synchronization primitives
Enabling autorun by creating a file
Launching a file downloaded from the Internet
Verdict:
Malicious
Threat level:
  10/10
Confidence:
100%
Tags:
adaptive-context autoit compiled-script fingerprint keylogger lolbin microsoft_visual_cc mshta packed schtasks
Result
Threat name:
Amadey, LummaC Stealer, PRYSMAX STEALER,
Detection:
malicious
Classification:
phis.troj.spyw.evad
Score:
100 / 100
Signature
Allocates memory in foreign processes
Antivirus detection for dropped file
Binary is likely a compiled AutoIt script file
C2 URLs / IPs found in malware configuration
Changes security center settings (notifications, updates, antivirus, firewall)
Contains functionality to inject code into remote processes
Contains functionality to start a terminal service
Creates HTA files
Creates multiple autostart registry keys
Drops large PE files
Early bird code injection technique detected
Found API chain indicative of sandbox detection
Found direct / indirect Syscall (likely to bypass EDR)
Found malware configuration
Hooks files or directories query functions (used to hide files and directories)
Hooks processes query functions (used to hide processes)
Hooks registry keys query functions (used to hide registry keys)
Injects a PE file into a foreign processes
Joe Sandbox ML detected suspicious sample
Malicious sample detected (through community Yara rule)
Maps a DLL or memory area into another process
Modifies the prolog of user mode functions (user mode inline hooks)
Multi AV Scanner detection for dropped file
Multi AV Scanner detection for submitted file
PE file contains section with special chars
Powershell drops PE file
Queries sensitive video device information (via WMI, Win32_VideoController, often done to detect virtual machines)
Query firmware table information (likely to detect VMs)
Sample uses string decryption to hide its real strings
Sigma detected: Invoke-Obfuscation CLIP+ Launcher
Sigma detected: Invoke-Obfuscation VAR+ Launcher
Sigma detected: New RUN Key Pointing to Suspicious Folder
Sigma detected: Powershell download and execute file
Sigma detected: PowerShell DownloadFile
Sigma detected: Rare Remote Thread Creation By Uncommon Source Image
Sigma detected: Script Interpreter Execution From Suspicious Folder
Sigma detected: Suspicious MSHTA Child Process
Sigma detected: Suspicious Script Execution From Temp Folder
Suspicious powershell command line found
Tries to detect sandboxes and other dynamic analysis tools (process name or module or function)
Tries to download and execute files (via powershell)
Tries to harvest and steal browser information (history, passwords, etc)
Tries to harvest and steal ftp login credentials
Tries to steal Crypto Currency Wallets
Tries to steal from password manager
Uses schtasks.exe or at.exe to add and modify task schedules
Uses threadpools to delay analysis
Writes to foreign memory regions
Yara detected Amadey
Yara detected Amadeys Clipper DLL
Yara detected Costura Assembly Loader
Yara detected LummaC Stealer
Yara detected obfuscated html page
Yara detected Powershell download and execute
Yara detected PRYSMAX STEALER
Yara detected PureLog Stealer
Yara detected zgRAT
Behaviour
Behavior Graph:
behaviorgraph top1 signatures2 2 Behavior Graph ID: 1698297 Sample: 7A7cBHTnS1.exe Startdate: 24/05/2025 Architecture: WINDOWS Score: 100 226 Found malware configuration 2->226 228 Malicious sample detected (through community Yara rule) 2->228 230 Antivirus detection for dropped file 2->230 232 30 other signatures 2->232 12 mshta.exe 1 2->12         started        15 7A7cBHTnS1.exe 1 2->15         started        18 mshta.exe 2->18         started        20 6 other processes 2->20 process3 file4 274 Suspicious powershell command line found 12->274 276 Tries to download and execute files (via powershell) 12->276 22 powershell.exe 14 16 12->22         started        178 C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\...\eJSl75uJd.hta, HTML 15->178 dropped 278 Binary is likely a compiled AutoIt script file 15->278 280 Found API chain indicative of sandbox detection 15->280 282 Creates HTA files 15->282 25 mshta.exe 1 15->25         started        27 cmd.exe 1 15->27         started        29 powershell.exe 18->29         started        284 Contains functionality to start a terminal service 20->284 286 Changes security center settings (notifications, updates, antivirus, firewall) 20->286 288 Found direct / indirect Syscall (likely to bypass EDR) 20->288 31 MpCmdRun.exe 20->31         started        signatures5 process6 signatures7 244 Contains functionality to start a terminal service 22->244 33 TempIYE4IOUAB4UXOULTXM7OZ4I1XRUG341E.EXE 22->33         started        36 conhost.exe 22->36         started        246 Suspicious powershell command line found 25->246 248 Tries to download and execute files (via powershell) 25->248 38 powershell.exe 15 19 25->38         started        250 Uses schtasks.exe or at.exe to add and modify task schedules 27->250 42 conhost.exe 27->42         started        44 schtasks.exe 1 27->44         started        46 conhost.exe 29->46         started        48 conhost.exe 31->48         started        process8 dnsIp9 222 Contains functionality to start a terminal service 33->222 50 ramez.exe 33->50         started        200 185.156.72.2 ITDELUXE-ASRU Russian Federation 38->200 162 TempIYE4IOUAB4UXOULTXM7OZ4I1XRUG341E.EXE, PE32 38->162 dropped 224 Powershell drops PE file 38->224 55 TempIYE4IOUAB4UXOULTXM7OZ4I1XRUG341E.EXE 4 38->55         started        57 conhost.exe 38->57         started        file10 signatures11 process12 dnsIp13 180 185.156.72.96 ITDELUXE-ASRU Russian Federation 50->180 182 140.82.113.4 GITHUBUS United States 50->182 184 185.199.110.133 FASTLYUS Netherlands 50->184 142 C:\Users\user\AppData\...\8d4a795855.exe, PE32 50->142 dropped 144 C:\Users\user\AppData\...\75e2e9fa81.exe, PE32 50->144 dropped 146 C:\Users\user\AppData\...\9c0bebe3dd.exe, PE32 50->146 dropped 150 37 other malicious files 50->150 dropped 236 Early bird code injection technique detected 50->236 238 Contains functionality to start a terminal service 50->238 240 Creates multiple autostart registry keys 50->240 59 pM9D5tK.exe 50->59         started        64 1GJEEz3.exe 50->64         started        66 c1532c933c.exe 50->66         started        70 6 other processes 50->70 148 C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\...\ramez.exe, PE32 55->148 dropped 242 Contains functionality to inject code into remote processes 55->242 68 ramez.exe 55->68         started        file14 signatures15 process16 dnsIp17 216 13.33.21.13 AMAZON-02US United States 59->216 164 C:\Users\user\AppData\...\vcruntime140_1.dll, PE32+ 59->164 dropped 166 C:\Users\user\AppData\...\vcruntime140.dll, PE32+ 59->166 dropped 168 C:\Users\user\AppData\...\unicodedata.pyd, PE32+ 59->168 dropped 176 211 other malicious files 59->176 dropped 290 Uses threadpools to delay analysis 59->290 292 Writes to foreign memory regions 64->292 294 Allocates memory in foreign processes 64->294 296 Injects a PE file into a foreign processes 64->296 72 MSBuild.exe 64->72         started        76 MSBuild.exe 64->76         started        78 conhost.exe 64->78         started        80 MSBuild.exe 66->80         started        82 conhost.exe 66->82         started        298 Contains functionality to start a terminal service 68->298 218 91.92.46.179 TELECOMASET-ASBG Bulgaria 70->218 170 C:\Users\user\AppData\...\vcruntime140.dll, PE32+ 70->170 dropped 172 C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\...\launcherr.exe, PE32+ 70->172 dropped 174 C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\...\wEPXHeyAw.hta, HTML 70->174 dropped 300 Binary is likely a compiled AutoIt script file 70->300 302 Creates multiple autostart registry keys 70->302 304 Tries to detect sandboxes and other dynamic analysis tools (process name or module or function) 70->304 306 3 other signatures 70->306 84 cmd.exe 70->84         started        87 mshta.exe 70->87         started        89 cvtres.exe 70->89         started        91 6 other processes 70->91 file18 signatures19 process20 dnsIp21 202 149.154.167.99 TELEGRAMRU United Kingdom 72->202 204 104.21.14.69 CLOUDFLARENETUS United States 72->204 252 Tries to steal Crypto Currency Wallets 72->252 93 chrome.exe 72->93         started        96 chrome.exe 72->96         started        108 2 other processes 72->108 254 Queries sensitive video device information (via WMI, Win32_VideoController, often done to detect virtual machines) 76->254 256 Uses threadpools to delay analysis 76->256 206 104.21.48.1 CLOUDFLARENETUS United States 80->206 258 Query firmware table information (likely to detect VMs) 80->258 260 Tries to harvest and steal ftp login credentials 80->260 262 Tries to harvest and steal browser information (history, passwords, etc) 80->262 264 Tries to steal from password manager 80->264 110 4 other processes 80->110 152 \Device152ull, ASCII 84->152 dropped 266 Suspicious powershell command line found 84->266 268 Tries to download and execute files (via powershell) 84->268 98 sys.exe 84->98         started        102 powershell.exe 84->102         started        104 powershell.exe 84->104         started        106 powershell.exe 87->106         started        208 185.156.72.196 ITDELUXE-ASRU Russian Federation 89->208 210 142.250.141.132 GOOGLEUS United States 89->210 154 C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Temp\...\YCL.exe, PE32 89->154 dropped 156 C:\Users\user\...\Bunifu_UI_v1.5.3.dll, PE32 89->156 dropped 158 C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\...\soft[1], PE32 89->158 dropped 160 C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\...\dll[1], PE32 89->160 dropped 212 95.217.41.102 HETZNER-ASDE Germany 91->212 214 46.175.147.105 ASLAGIDKOM-NETUA Ukraine 91->214 270 Found direct / indirect Syscall (likely to bypass EDR) 91->270 112 4 other processes 91->112 file22 signatures23 process24 dnsIp25 220 192.168.2.5 unknown unknown 93->220 114 chrome.exe 93->114         started        117 chrome.exe 93->117         started        119 chrome.exe 96->119         started        121 chrome.exe 96->121         started        134 C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Temp\...\rtx.exe, PE32+ 98->134 dropped 234 Drops large PE files 98->234 136 C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Temp\...\sys.exe, PE32 102->136 dropped 138 C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Temp\...\rtx.rar, RAR 104->138 dropped 140 TempZMNS61ZHIYW34MAUPK9LLJSF4C8H6KSR.EXE, PE32 106->140 dropped 123 TempZMNS61ZHIYW34MAUPK9LLJSF4C8H6KSR.EXE 106->123         started        130 2 other processes 106->130 126 chrome.exe 110->126         started        128 chrome.exe 110->128         started        132 3 other processes 110->132 file26 signatures27 process28 dnsIp29 194 5 other IPs or domains 114->194 186 142.250.101.101 GOOGLEUS United States 119->186 196 2 other IPs or domains 119->196 272 Contains functionality to start a terminal service 123->272 188 142.250.101.100 GOOGLEUS United States 126->188 190 74.125.137.147 GOOGLEUS United States 126->190 192 142.250.101.102 GOOGLEUS United States 128->192 198 2 other IPs or domains 128->198 signatures30
Threat name:
Win32.Trojan.Vigorf
Status:
Malicious
First seen:
2025-05-21 14:08:57 UTC
File Type:
PE (Exe)
Extracted files:
26
AV detection:
19 of 24 (79.17%)
Threat level:
  5/5
Verdict:
malicious
Label(s):
Similar samples:
Result
Malware family:
Score:
  10/10
Tags:
family:donutloader family:lumma bootkit collection credential_access defense_evasion discovery execution loader persistence privilege_escalation spyware stealer
Behaviour
Checks processor information in registry
Delays execution with timeout.exe
Enumerates system info in registry
Kills process with taskkill
Modifies data under HKEY_USERS
Modifies registry class
Modifies registry key
Runs net.exe
Runs ping.exe
Scheduled Task/Job: Scheduled Task
Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
Suspicious behavior: LoadsDriver
Suspicious behavior: MapViewOfSection
Suspicious behavior: NtCreateUserProcessBlockNonMicrosoftBinary
Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
Suspicious use of FindShellTrayWindow
Suspicious use of SendNotifyMessage
Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
Uses Task Scheduler COM API
Views/modifies file attributes
outlook_office_path
outlook_win_path
Browser Information Discovery
Enumerates physical storage devices
Event Triggered Execution: Netsh Helper DLL
System Location Discovery: System Language Discovery
System Network Configuration Discovery: Internet Connection Discovery
Checks for VirtualBox DLLs, possible anti-VM trick
Drops file in Program Files directory
Drops file in Windows directory
Hide Artifacts: Ignore Process Interrupts
AutoIT Executable
Enumerates processes with tasklist
Suspicious use of SetThreadContext
Accesses Microsoft Outlook profiles
Accesses cryptocurrency files/wallets, possible credential harvesting
Adds Run key to start application
Checks installed software on the system
Enumerates connected drives
Writes to the Master Boot Record (MBR)
Checks computer location settings
Credentials from Password Stores: Windows Credential Manager
Executes dropped EXE
Impair Defenses: Safe Mode Boot
Loads dropped DLL
Reads WinSCP keys stored on the system
Reads ssh keys stored on the system
Reads user/profile data of web browsers
Unsecured Credentials: Credentials In Files
Blocklisted process makes network request
Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell
Downloads MZ/PE file
Drops file in Drivers directory
Event Triggered Execution: Image File Execution Options Injection
Sets service image path in registry
Uses browser remote debugging
Detects DonutLoader
DonutLoader
Donutloader family
Lumma Stealer, LummaC
Lumma family
Modifies WinLogon for persistence
Process spawned unexpected child process
Suspicious use of NtCreateUserProcessOtherParentProcess
Malware Config
C2 Extraction:
https://https://t.me/gagsdgfh24/api
https://gofzm.digital/apx/api
https://narrathfpt.top/tekq
https://escczlv.top/bufi
https://localixbiw.top/zlpa
https://korxddl.top/qidz
https://ordntx.top/pxla/api
https://diecam.top/laur/api
https://citellcagt.top/gjtu
https://bogtkr.top/zhyk/api
Dropper Extraction:
http://185.156.72.2/testmine/random.exe
https://github.com/upsnorwayjs/dmx/releases/download/ttu3535/sys.exe
https://github.com/upsnorwayjs/dmx/releases/download/ttu3535/rtx.fbx
Unpacked files
SH256 hash:
ae488ec3a43f45f0402242dae4bbb17d1d6f589a6704adb7c4c598c04841bfcd
MD5 hash:
518a29bc967ac7e2d221e62e311672ac
SHA1 hash:
e7eae7afc40001e5012d776f690bf2fba6e5a785
Please note that we are no longer able to provide a coverage score for Virus Total.

YARA Signatures


MalwareBazaar uses YARA rules from several public and non-public repositories, such as YARAhub and Malpedia. Those are being matched against malware samples uploaded to MalwareBazaar as well as against any suspicious process dumps they may create. Please note that only results from TLP:CLEAR rules are being displayed.

Rule name:AutoIT_Compiled
Author:@bartblaze
Description:Identifies compiled AutoIT script (as EXE). This rule by itself does NOT necessarily mean the detected file is malicious.
Rule name:cobalt_strike_tmp01925d3f
Author:The DFIR Report
Description:files - file ~tmp01925d3f.exe
Reference:https://thedfirreport.com
Rule name:DebuggerCheck__API
Reference:https://github.com/naxonez/yaraRules/blob/master/AntiDebugging.yara
Rule name:golang_bin_JCorn_CSC846
Author:Justin Cornwell
Description:CSC-846 Golang detection ruleset
Rule name:pe_detect_tls_callbacks

File information


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BLint


The following table provides more information about this file using BLint. BLint is a Binary Linter to check the security properties, and capabilities in executables.

Findings
IDTitleSeverity
CHECK_AUTHENTICODEMissing Authenticodehigh
CHECK_DLL_CHARACTERISTICSMissing dll Security Characteristics (HIGH_ENTROPY_VA)high
CHECK_NXMissing Non-Executable Memory Protectioncritical
Reviews
IDCapabilitiesEvidence
AUTH_APIManipulates User AuthorizationADVAPI32.dll::AllocateAndInitializeSid
ADVAPI32.dll::CopySid
ADVAPI32.dll::FreeSid
ADVAPI32.dll::GetLengthSid
ADVAPI32.dll::GetTokenInformation
ADVAPI32.dll::GetAce
COM_BASE_APICan Download & Execute componentsole32.dll::CLSIDFromProgID
ole32.dll::CoCreateInstance
ole32.dll::CoCreateInstanceEx
ole32.dll::CoInitializeSecurity
ole32.dll::CreateStreamOnHGlobal
MULTIMEDIA_APICan Play MultimediaWINMM.dll::mciSendStringW
WINMM.dll::timeGetTime
WINMM.dll::waveOutSetVolume
SECURITY_BASE_APIUses Security Base APIADVAPI32.dll::AddAce
ADVAPI32.dll::AdjustTokenPrivileges
ADVAPI32.dll::CheckTokenMembership
ADVAPI32.dll::DuplicateTokenEx
ADVAPI32.dll::GetAclInformation
ADVAPI32.dll::GetSecurityDescriptorDacl
SHELL_APIManipulates System ShellSHELL32.dll::ShellExecuteExW
SHELL32.dll::ShellExecuteW
SHELL32.dll::SHFileOperationW
WIN32_PROCESS_APICan Create Process and ThreadsADVAPI32.dll::CreateProcessAsUserW
KERNEL32.dll::CreateProcessW
ADVAPI32.dll::CreateProcessWithLogonW
KERNEL32.dll::OpenProcess
ADVAPI32.dll::OpenProcessToken
ADVAPI32.dll::OpenThreadToken
WIN_BASE_APIUses Win Base APIKERNEL32.dll::TerminateProcess
KERNEL32.dll::SetSystemPowerState
KERNEL32.dll::LoadLibraryA
KERNEL32.dll::LoadLibraryW
KERNEL32.dll::LoadLibraryExW
KERNEL32.dll::GetDriveTypeW
WIN_BASE_EXEC_APICan Execute other programsKERNEL32.dll::WriteConsoleW
KERNEL32.dll::ReadConsoleW
KERNEL32.dll::SetStdHandle
KERNEL32.dll::GetConsoleCP
KERNEL32.dll::GetConsoleMode
WIN_BASE_IO_APICan Create FilesKERNEL32.dll::CopyFileExW
KERNEL32.dll::CopyFileW
KERNEL32.dll::CreateDirectoryW
KERNEL32.dll::CreateHardLinkW
IPHLPAPI.DLL::IcmpCreateFile
KERNEL32.dll::CreateFileW
WIN_BASE_USER_APIRetrieves Account InformationKERNEL32.dll::GetComputerNameW
ADVAPI32.dll::GetUserNameW
ADVAPI32.dll::LogonUserW
ADVAPI32.dll::LookupPrivilegeValueW
WIN_NETWORK_APISupports Windows NetworkingMPR.dll::WNetAddConnection2W
MPR.dll::WNetUseConnectionW
WIN_REG_APICan Manipulate Windows RegistryADVAPI32.dll::RegConnectRegistryW
ADVAPI32.dll::RegCreateKeyExW
ADVAPI32.dll::RegDeleteKeyW
ADVAPI32.dll::RegOpenKeyExW
ADVAPI32.dll::RegQueryValueExW
ADVAPI32.dll::RegSetValueExW
WIN_USER_APIPerforms GUI ActionsUSER32.dll::BlockInput
USER32.dll::CloseDesktop
USER32.dll::CreateMenu
USER32.dll::EmptyClipboard
USER32.dll::FindWindowExW
USER32.dll::FindWindowW

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