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DarkGate Malware

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Loader malvertising

Source Attribution

Origin
MITRE
Source
Researcher reports
Verified
2026-08-26T16:07:01.550Z
Confidence
high

Source: Researcher reports · Verified: 2026-08-26T16:07:01.550Z · Confidence: high

Security Timeline

  • discovered DarkGate Malware first observed
  • updated Encyclopedia entry reviewed (Phase 45C)

Quick Answer

DarkGate is a loader distributed via malvertising and phishing, with remote-access and crypto modules. (attributes recorded from Researcher reports).

Definition

DarkGate is a loader distributed via malvertising and phishing, with remote-access and crypto modules.

Overview

DarkGate is a loader distributed via malvertising and phishing, with remote-access and crypto modules.

Behavior

  • AutoIT packed loader
  • C2 via Discord

First Seen

2018-03

Target

Loader malvertising

Malware Intelligence

Family: DarkGate Malware

Techniques: T1566, T1105

Targets: Loader malvertising

Behavior:
  • AutoIT packed loader
  • C2 via Discord

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