maze | 6713403015feb8959093f5d007bcbdbb3be9eec96dd62f517786b67506067251

Analysis

max time kernel
120s
max time network
121s
platform
windows10_x64
resource
win10v20201028
submitted
18-11-2020 07:09

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General

Target

sentinel.dll
Size

733KB
MD5

460cb38e14fcadef06e267047ce9d69e
SHA1

b5f99fc2edba2891b6d947aacd3c32be5b43ba4c
SHA256

6713403015feb8959093f5d007bcbdbb3be9eec96dd62f517786b67506067251
SHA512

312cdb07d8b4c278d0afd8de73bfa276cffa2980005ca519cff1f7c06ce8ad4811f4ae791b861d1caa6e2891615eb963800977f2efb739a04b7c54107de1d7f1

Score

10^/10

maze persistence ransomware spyware trojan

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

C:\DECRYPT-FILES.txt

Family

maze

Ransom Note

Attention! ---------------------------- | What happened? ---------------------------- We hacked your network and now all your files, documents, photos, databases, and other important data are safely encrypted with reliable algorithms. You cannot access the files right now. But do not worry. You can get it back! It is easy to recover in a few steps. We have also downloaded a lot of private data from your network, so in case of not contacting us as soon as possible this data will be released. If you do not contact us in a 3 days we will post information about your breach on our public news website and after 7 days the whole downloaded info. To see what happens to those who don't contact us, google: * Southwire Maze Ransomware * MDLab Maze Ransomware * City of Pensacola Maze Ransomware After the payment the data will be removed from our disks and decryptor will be given to you, so you can restore all your files. ---------------------------- | How to contact us and get my files back? ---------------------------- The only method to restore your files and be safe from data leakage is to purchase a unique for you private key which is securely stored on our servers. To contact us and purchase the key you have to visit our website in a hidden TOR network. There are general 2 ways to reach us: 1) [Recommended] Using hidden TOR network. a) Download a special TOR browser: https://www.torproject.org/ b) Install the TOR Browser. c) Open the TOR Browser. d) Open our website in the TOR browser: http://aoacugmutagkwctu.onion/6c490cc3fe31229a e) Follow the instructions on this page. 2) If you have any problems connecting or using TOR network a) Open our website: https://mazedecrypt.top/6c490cc3fe31229a b) Follow the instructions on this page. Warning: the second (2) method can be blocked in some countries. That is why the first (1) method is recommended to use. On this page, you will see instructions on how to make a free decryption test and how to pay. Also it has a live chat with our operators and support team. ---------------------------- | What about guarantees? ---------------------------- We understand your stress and worry. So you have a FREE opportunity to test a service by instantly decrypting for free three files from every system in your network. If you have any problems our friendly support team is always here to assist you in a live chat! P.S. Dear system administrators, do not think you can handle it by yourself. Inform leadership as soon as possible. By hiding the fact of the breach you will be eventually fired and sometimes even sued. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THIS IS A SPECIAL BLOCK WITH A PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION! DO NOT TOUCH IT WE NEED IT TO IDENTIFY AND AUTHORIZE YOU ---BEGIN MAZE KEY--- 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 ---END MAZE KEY---

URLs

http://aoacugmutagkwctu.onion/6c490cc3fe31229a

https://mazedecrypt.top/6c490cc3fe31229a

Signatures

Maze
Ransomware family also known as ChaCha.
trojan ransomware maze
Deletes shadow copies 2 TTPs
Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.
ransomware

File Deletion
T1107

Inhibit System Recovery
T1490

Modifies extensions of user files 13 IoCs

Ransomware generally changes the extension on encrypted files.

ransomware

description	ioc	Process
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\CopyFormat.tif => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\CopyFormat.tif.NDSxog	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\OutUse.tiff	regsvr32.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\PopWait.png => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\PopWait.png.x759	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\RepairMount.tiff	regsvr32.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\SyncApprove.png => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\SyncApprove.png.PLncr	regsvr32.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\CloseResize.raw => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\CloseResize.raw.SF5SMe	regsvr32.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\CloseUnpublish.crw => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\CloseUnpublish.crw.SF5SMe	regsvr32.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\OutUse.tiff => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\OutUse.tiff.x759	regsvr32.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\PingMerge.tif => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\PingMerge.tif.x759	regsvr32.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\RepairMount.tiff => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\RepairMount.tiff.InSf	regsvr32.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\ResolveUse.raw => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\ResolveUse.raw.InSf	regsvr32.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\ConvertSend.tif => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\ConvertSend.tif.SF5SMe	regsvr32.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\OutUnregister.png => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\OutUnregister.png.G8KZiLV	regsvr32.exe

Drops startup file 4 IoCs

description	ioc	Process
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Word\STARTUP\6c490cc3fe31229a.tmp	regsvr32.exe
File created	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\DECRYPT-FILES.txt	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\6c490cc3fe31229a.tmp	regsvr32.exe
File created	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Word\STARTUP\DECRYPT-FILES.txt	regsvr32.exe

Reads user/profile data of web browsers 2 TTPs
Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.
spyware

Data from Local System
T1005

Credentials in Files
T1081

Modifies service 2 TTPs 5 IoCs

persistence

Modify Registry

T1112

Modify Existing Service

T1031

description	ioc	Process
Key created	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\VSS\Diag\SwProvider_{b5946137-7b9f-4925-af80-51abd60b20d5}	vssvc.exe
Key created	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\VSS\Diag\Registry Writer	vssvc.exe
Key created	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\VSS\Diag\COM+ REGDB Writer	vssvc.exe
Key created	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\VSS\Diag\ASR Writer	vssvc.exe
Key created	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\VSS\Diag\Shadow Copy Optimization Writer	vssvc.exe

Sets desktop wallpaper using registry 2 TTPs 1 IoCs

ransomware

Defacement

T1491

Modify Registry

T1112

description	ioc	Process
Set value (str)	\REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-1985363256-3005190890-1182679451-1000\Control Panel\Desktop\Wallpaper = "C:\\Users\\Admin\\AppData\\Local\\Temp\\\\111.bmp"	regsvr32.exe

Drops file in Program Files directory 22 IoCs

description	ioc	Process
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\InitializeResize.rle	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\PushInvoke.mpv2	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\SyncOut.sql	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\CompareGroup.i64	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\CompleteExpand.xsl	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\DebugSet.WTV	regsvr32.exe
File created	C:\Program Files\DECRYPT-FILES.txt	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\NewConvertFrom.jpg	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\StartMove.m3u	regsvr32.exe
File created	C:\Program Files (x86)\DECRYPT-FILES.txt	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\EnableUnlock.pdf	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\MountWrite.clr	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\OutReset.DVR-MS	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\InvokeSuspend.TS	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\RequestUnpublish.xps	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\SetConvertTo.crw	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\UnpublishInvoke.TTS	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\UnregisterProtect.i64	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\6c490cc3fe31229a.tmp	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\ClearWrite.crw	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\ExpandBlock.svg	regsvr32.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files (x86)\6c490cc3fe31229a.tmp	regsvr32.exe

Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 2 IoCs

pid	Process
2768	regsvr32.exe
2768	regsvr32.exe

Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 47 IoCs

description	pid	Process
Token: SeBackupPrivilege	312	vssvc.exe
Token: SeRestorePrivilege	312	vssvc.exe
Token: SeAuditPrivilege	312	vssvc.exe
Token: SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeSecurityPrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeLoadDriverPrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeSystemProfilePrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeSystemtimePrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeProfSingleProcessPrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeIncBasePriorityPrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeCreatePagefilePrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeBackupPrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeRestorePrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeShutdownPrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeDebugPrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeSystemEnvironmentPrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeRemoteShutdownPrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeUndockPrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeManageVolumePrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: 33	3992	wmic.exe
Token: 34	3992	wmic.exe
Token: 35	3992	wmic.exe
Token: 36	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeSecurityPrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeLoadDriverPrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeSystemProfilePrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeSystemtimePrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeProfSingleProcessPrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeIncBasePriorityPrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeCreatePagefilePrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeBackupPrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeRestorePrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeShutdownPrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeDebugPrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeSystemEnvironmentPrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeRemoteShutdownPrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeUndockPrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: SeManageVolumePrivilege	3992	wmic.exe
Token: 33	3992	wmic.exe
Token: 34	3992	wmic.exe
Token: 35	3992	wmic.exe
Token: 36	3992	wmic.exe
Token: 33	2900	AUDIODG.EXE
Token: SeIncBasePriorityPrivilege	2900	AUDIODG.EXE

Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 5 IoCs

description	pid	Process	procid_target
PID 828 wrote to memory of 2768	828	regsvr32.exe	74
PID 828 wrote to memory of 2768	828	regsvr32.exe	74
PID 828 wrote to memory of 2768	828	regsvr32.exe	74
PID 2768 wrote to memory of 3992	2768	regsvr32.exe	82
PID 2768 wrote to memory of 3992	2768	regsvr32.exe	82

C:\Windows\system32\regsvr32.exe
regsvr32 /s C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\sentinel.dll
1⤵
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
PID:828
- C:\Windows\SysWOW64\regsvr32.exe
  /s C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\sentinel.dll
  2⤵
  - Modifies extensions of user files
  - Drops startup file
  - Sets desktop wallpaper using registry
  - Drops file in Program Files directory
  - Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
  - Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
  PID:2768
- - C:\Windows\system32\wbem\wmic.exe
    "C:\n\lrdtk\jqqvc\..\..\..\Windows\i\..\system32\yobiv\..\wbem\revhl\bxfn\mdo\..\..\..\wmic.exe" shadowcopy delete
    3⤵
    - Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
    PID:3992

C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
1⤵
- Modifies service
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
PID:312

C:\Windows\system32\AUDIODG.EXE
C:\Windows\system32\AUDIODG.EXE 0x408
1⤵
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
PID:2900

Network

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v6

Initial Access

Execution

Persistence

Modify Existing Service

T1031

Privilege Escalation

Defense Evasion

File Deletion

T1107

Modify Registry

T1112

Credential Access

Credentials in Files

T1081

Discovery

Lateral Movement

Collection

Data from Local System

T1005

Command and Control

Exfiltration

Impact

Defacement

T1491

Inhibit System Recovery

T1490

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memory/2768-1-0x0000000000560000-0x00000000005BE000-memory.dmp

Filesize
376KB

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memory/2768-3-0x0000000000560000-0x00000000005BE000-memory.dmp

Filesize
376KB

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