Bmkfxasqf6Ki

Category: trojan · Aliases: Generic.DGA, Suspicious.Bmkfxasqf6ki, Heur.Bmkfxasqf6ki, Trojan:Win32/Bmkfxasqf6Ki, Trojan.Win32.Bmkfxasqf6Ki, Win32/Bmkfxasqf6Ki · Sample count (EMBER 2018): 1 · Enrichment: curated_sourced · Updated: 2026-10-16
Category: TrojanStatus: Automated SignaturePlatform: WINDOWS_PEStage: Execution, PersistenceActor: Unknown / CybercriminalIndustry: Global / OpportunisticMotivation: Opportunistic🕸 Explore Relationship Graph⚙ API JSON⚡ Sigma Rule💾 YARA RuleOS: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 7
Executive Summary
Bmkfxasqf6Ki (classified in antivirus detection telemetry under designations including Trojan:Win32/Bmkfxasqf6Ki, Trojan.Win32.Bmkfxasqf6Ki, and Win32/Bmkfxasqf6Ki) is a multi-stage trojan engineered to disguise itself as legitimate software, execute unauthorized commands, and coordinate with external command-and-control infrastructure.

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Overview

Bmkfxasqf6Ki (classified in antivirus detection telemetry under designations including Trojan:Win32/Bmkfxasqf6Ki, Trojan.Win32.Bmkfxasqf6Ki, and Win32/Bmkfxasqf6Ki) is a multi-stage trojan engineered to disguise itself as legitimate software, execute unauthorized commands, and coordinate with external command-and-control infrastructure. Disseminated across enterprise networks and consumer workstations via social engineering, phishing attachments, malicious drive-by downloads, or weaponized software cracks, Bmkfxasqf6Ki executes an initial reconnaissance phase upon system ingress. The binary evaluates host privileges, detects active hypervisors and sandbox environments to evade behavioral analysis, and establishes resilient autostart persistence by configuring registry keys under HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run or registering background Windows services. Operational mechanics characteristic of this family include deceptive executable masquerading, registry run key autostart, system telemetry gathering, and remote C2 beaconing. Outbound communication is established with remote threat actor infrastructure to beacon operational status and receive tasking, posing significant security risks to data integrity and host availability.

Known aliases

Threat reports may refer to this family under multiple names:

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

Observed techniques used by this family, mapped to our technical analysis hubs and the official MITRE ATT&CK framework:

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MITRE D3FEND™ Defensive Countermeasures

Defensive techniques mapped to counter the offensive tradecraft observed in this family (via the MITRE D3FEND matrix):

D3FEND IDCountermeasure NameTacticCountered ATT&CKDefensive Guidance
D3-BDABinary De-obfuscation & UnpackingAnalyzeT1027Utilize memory dump scanners and entropy inspection to unpack encrypted stagers during process creation.
D3-PIADProcess Injection Analysis & DetectionDetectT1055Monitor cross-process thread creation (CreateRemoteThread) and asynchronous procedure calls (QueueUserAPC).
D3-DNSRDNS Reputation AnalysisDetectT1568.002Deploy recursive DNS security resolvers with algorithmic domain scoring (entropy and n-gram models) to automatically sinkhole DGA queries.

Tiered Detection Rules (Cisco CAIRN Model)

Modern threat detection requires multi-layered rule engineering. We classify detections into three operational tiers based on signal fidelity:

Tier 1 Primitive Artifact Rule (Fast Triage)

Matches raw strings and file markers. Vulnerable to binary repacking and simple obfuscation.

rule MALWARE_WIN_BMKFXASQF6KI_T1_ARTIFACT {
    meta:
        description = "Tier 1 Primitive Artifact: Raw string matches for Bmkfxasqf6Ki"
        tier = "T1 - Primitive Artifact"
        confidence = "Low-Medium (Fast Triage)"
        author = "SystemHelpdesk Threat Research Desk"
        date = "2026-10-14"
    strings:
        $s1 = "bmkfxasqf6ki" ascii wide nocase
        $s2 = "generic.dga" ascii wide nocase
        $s3 = "suspicious.bmkfxasqf6ki" ascii wide nocase
        $s4 = "heur.bmkfxasqf6ki" ascii wide nocase
        $s5 = "trojan:win32/bmkfxasqf6ki" ascii wide nocase
        $s6 = "trojan.win32.bmkfxasqf6ki" ascii wide nocase
        $s7 = "win32/bmkfxasqf6ki" ascii wide nocase
    condition:
        uint16(0) == 0x5a4d and any of them
}

Tier 2 Behavioral Context Rule (Process Chains & Sigma)

Tracks parent-child process anomalies and suspicious scripting telemetry. Resilient against file renames.

title: SystemHelpDesk Detection - Bmkfxasqf6ki (Trojan) Execution & Triage
id: d036af78-0e99-5cc3-80ef-a9c9cd774eac
status: production
description: Detects execution, defense evasion, and persistence behaviors associated
  with the Bmkfxasqf6ki malware family. Detects suspicious execution from temporary
  user directories with hidden window flags and background transfer utilities.
references:
- https://malware-families-catalog.systemhelpdesk.com/families/bmkfxasqf6ki
- https://malware-families-catalog.systemhelpdesk.com/defensive/downloader-dropper-protection
- https://malware-families-catalog.systemhelpdesk.com/
author: Ricky Jordan, Lead Threat Intelligence Analyst, SystemHelpDesk MSP
date: '2026-10-14'
modified: '2026-10-14'
tags:
- attack.trojan
- author.ricky-jordan
- source.systemhelpdesk-mfc
- attack.t1059_003
- attack.t1027
- attack.t1547_001
- attack.t1071_001
- attack.t1105
logsource:
  category: process_creation
  product: windows
detection:
  selection_process:
    Image|endswith:
    - \cmd.exe
    - \powershell.exe
    - \cscript.exe
    - \wscript.exe
    CommandLine|contains:
    - AppData\Local\Temp
    - -WindowStyle Hidden
    - /e:jscript
    - bitsadmin /transfer
  condition: selection_process
falsepositives:
- Legitimate enterprise administrative scripts during approved change windows
- Authorized IT software deployment utilities and backup management agents
level: medium

Tier 3 Attribution Fingerprint Rule (High Fidelity)

Deep signature matching distinctive operational fingerprints and payload characteristics.

rule MALWARE_WIN_BMKFXASQF6KI_T3_ATTRIBUTION {
    meta:
        description = "Tier 3 Attribution Fingerprint: Heuristic detection for Bmkfxasqf6Ki tradecraft"
        tier = "T3 - Attribution Fingerprint"
        confidence = "High (Confirmed Family Signature)"
        author = "SystemHelpdesk Threat Research Desk"
        date = "2026-10-14"
    strings:
        // Core family identifier & heuristic payload signatures
        $attrib_str = "bmkfxasqf6ki" ascii wide nocase
        $pe_magic = "MZ" ascii
        $net_marker = "http" ascii nocase
    condition:
        uint16(0) == 0x5a4d and ($attrib_str and $net_marker) and filesize < 15MB
}
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Containment & Response Steps

Home Users: If you suspect a malware infection on your personal device, disconnect from the internet immediately and run a full system scan with your antivirus software (see our TotalAV Antivirus & Security Support Guide). The steps below are intended for IT professionals responding to enterprise incidents.

Ordered checklist for responders. Adapt to your environment and engage professional support for active incidents.

  1. Sever network connectivity for the flagged endpoint to terminate persistent command-and-control (C2) communication channels and stop Bmkfxasqf6Ki from retrieving secondary stage payloads.
  2. Capture process memory triage to detect and terminate malicious threads injected by Bmkfxasqf6Ki into legitimate system processes such as explorer.exe or svchost.exe.
  3. Audit Windows Registry Run keys (HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run) and Task Scheduler entries to locate and purge Bmkfxasqf6Ki persistence hooks.
  4. Deploy updated enterprise EDR detection signatures and conduct an out-of-band endpoint scan to isolate dropped binaries and staged payloads.
  5. Rotate all credentials, domain user passwords, and session cookies active on the system during the Bmkfxasqf6Ki execution timeframe.

What to Avoid

Common mistakes during response to this family that can destroy evidence, spread the infection, or worsen recovery.

  1. Do not assume the incident is resolved simply because an antivirus tool removed the initial Bmkfxasqf6Ki dropper; always verify that secondary payloads and persistence hooks have been eradicated.
  2. Avoid logging in with Domain Admin or privileged credentials on a machine suspected of running Bmkfxasqf6Ki until memory triage is complete.
  3. Do not delay host isolation; automated lateral movement and credential dumping can occur within minutes of initial execution.

References & External Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trojan:Win32/Bmkfxasqf6Ki?

Bmkfxasqf6Ki is a trojan threat designed to infiltrate Windows systems and execute unauthorized operations without user consent.

How does Bmkfxasqf6Ki compromise target systems?

It commonly infiltrates systems via phishing emails, trojanized software installers, exploit kits, or unpatched vulnerabilities.

What persistence mechanisms does Bmkfxasqf6Ki utilize?

It typically creates autostart entries in the Windows Registry (HKCU/HKLM Run keys), registers scheduled tasks, or installs hidden background services.

What risks does Bmkfxasqf6Ki pose to an enterprise?

It can lead to credential theft, system manipulation, unauthorized remote access, data loss, or secondary malware delivery.

How can administrators detect and eliminate Bmkfxasqf6Ki?

Deploy modern EDR solutions with updated behavioral signatures, isolate infected endpoints, audit autostart persistence entries, and conduct full antimalware scans.

How do I remove Bmkfxasqf6Ki from Windows?

Manual removal of Bmkfxasqf6Ki is highly discouraged as it may leave persistence mechanisms intact. We recommend disconnecting the device from the internet and utilizing a professional incident response service or enterprise-grade EDR software to conduct a full forensic sweep.

What are the main symptoms of a Bmkfxasqf6Ki infection?

Symptoms of Bmkfxasqf6Ki can include unexpected system slowness, unauthorized outbound network traffic to unknown IP addresses, disabled security software, and suspicious background processes running from AppData or Temp directories.

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Machine-readable

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Ecosystem & Interactive Environments

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