maze | d638abd2e0c80c8ace2de8dc015b3a208916e6c4bd6a081a6fc2c09f8a77bc15

Analysis

max time kernel
4294209s
max time network
160s
platform
windows7_x64
resource
win7-20220311-en
submitted
23-03-2022 21:00

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General

Target

8.exe

Score

10^/10

maze ransomware spyware stealer suricata 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/6bf10cbe616f8269 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/6bf10cbe616f8269 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/6bf10cbe616f8269

https://mazedecrypt.top/6bf10cbe616f8269

Signatures

Maze
Ransomware family also known as ChaCha.
trojan ransomware maze
suricata: ET MALWARE Maze/ID Ransomware Activity
suricata: ET MALWARE Maze/ID Ransomware Activity
suricata
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

Processes:

8.exe

description	ioc	process
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\ApproveHide.tif => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\ApproveHide.tif.74i00Q	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\ShowGrant.tiff	8.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\ShowGrant.tiff => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\ShowGrant.tiff.wUdC	8.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\StartResolve.tiff => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\StartResolve.tiff.wUdC	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\WatchStart.tiff	8.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\WatchStart.tiff => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\WatchStart.tiff.g94q	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\CompleteBlock.tiff	8.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\CompleteBlock.tiff => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\CompleteBlock.tiff.74i00Q	8.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\ConvertFromStop.raw => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\ConvertFromStop.raw.ovxgzS	8.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\FindDismount.crw => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\FindDismount.crw.ovxgzS	8.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\HideStart.crw => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\HideStart.crw.9dQFluj	8.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\RedoProtect.tif => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\RedoProtect.tif.sHi3Sk3	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\StartResolve.tiff	8.exe

Drops startup file 2 IoCs

Processes:

8.exe

description	ioc	process
File created	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\DECRYPT-FILES.txt	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\6bf10cbe616f8269.tmp	8.exe

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

Data from Local System
T1005

Credentials in Files
T1081

Sets desktop wallpaper using registry 2 TTPs 1 IoCs

ransomware

Defacement

T1491

Modify Registry

T1112

Processes:

8.exe

description	ioc	process
Set value (str)	\REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2199625441-3471261906-229485034-1000\Control Panel\Desktop\Wallpaper = "C:\\Users\\Admin\\AppData\\Local\\Temp\\\\000.bmp"	8.exe

Drops file in Program Files directory 35 IoCs

Processes:

8.exe

description	ioc	process
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\InitializeApprove.3g2	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\NewUnlock.vssx	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\SyncConvert.mov	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files (x86)\6bf10cbe616f8269.tmp	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\ResetConvertTo.ps1xml	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\RestartSplit.mpeg	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\RestoreBlock.ps1xml	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\ResumeRepair.dot	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server Compact Edition\v3.5\Desktop\6bf10cbe616f8269.tmp	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\ConvertFind.gif	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\DebugRegister.WTV	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\EnterFind.vsdx	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\GetResume.wmf	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\PingSubmit.midi	8.exe
File created	C:\Program Files\DECRYPT-FILES.txt	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\6bf10cbe616f8269.tmp	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\ConnectDebug.m1v	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server Compact Edition\v3.5\6bf10cbe616f8269.tmp	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\SkipConfirm.svg	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\StopGrant.mp4	8.exe
File created	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server Compact Edition\DECRYPT-FILES.txt	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\BackupDismount.odp	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\RemoveEnable.M2TS	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\RepairComplete.mpp	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\ConnectDebug.pub	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\NewRestore.docm	8.exe
File created	C:\Program Files (x86)\DECRYPT-FILES.txt	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\UninstallDismount.tif	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\WaitUnlock.ogg	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server Compact Edition\6bf10cbe616f8269.tmp	8.exe
File created	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server Compact Edition\v3.5\DECRYPT-FILES.txt	8.exe
File created	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server Compact Edition\v3.5\Desktop\DECRYPT-FILES.txt	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\CompressUnblock.xlsx	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\SaveOpen.vbe	8.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\SkipFind.mp4	8.exe

Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 1 IoCs

Processes:

8.exe

pid process

1808 8.exe

pid	process
1808	8.exe

Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 43 IoCs

Processes:

vssvc.exewmic.exe

description	pid	process
Token: SeBackupPrivilege	856	vssvc.exe
Token: SeRestorePrivilege	856	vssvc.exe
Token: SeAuditPrivilege	856	vssvc.exe
Token: SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeSecurityPrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeLoadDriverPrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeSystemProfilePrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeSystemtimePrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeProfSingleProcessPrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeIncBasePriorityPrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeCreatePagefilePrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeBackupPrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeRestorePrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeShutdownPrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeDebugPrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeSystemEnvironmentPrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeRemoteShutdownPrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeUndockPrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeManageVolumePrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: 33	816	wmic.exe
Token: 34	816	wmic.exe
Token: 35	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeSecurityPrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeLoadDriverPrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeSystemProfilePrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeSystemtimePrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeProfSingleProcessPrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeIncBasePriorityPrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeCreatePagefilePrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeBackupPrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeRestorePrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeShutdownPrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeDebugPrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeSystemEnvironmentPrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeRemoteShutdownPrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeUndockPrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: SeManageVolumePrivilege	816	wmic.exe
Token: 33	816	wmic.exe
Token: 34	816	wmic.exe
Token: 35	816	wmic.exe

Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 4 IoCs

Processes:

8.exe

description	pid	process	target process
PID 1808 wrote to memory of 816	1808	8.exe	wmic.exe
PID 1808 wrote to memory of 816	1808	8.exe	wmic.exe
PID 1808 wrote to memory of 816	1808	8.exe	wmic.exe
PID 1808 wrote to memory of 816	1808	8.exe	wmic.exe

C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\8.exe
"C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\8.exe"
1⤵
- 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:1808
- C:\Windows\system32\wbem\wmic.exe
  "C:\hkjo\robms\bktu\..\..\..\Windows\pbget\etm\..\..\system32\n\dqm\..\..\wbem\llbip\xhut\..\..\wmic.exe" shadowcopy delete
  2⤵
  - Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
  PID:816

C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
1⤵
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
PID:856

C:\Windows\SysWOW64\DllHost.exe
C:\Windows\SysWOW64\DllHost.exe /Processid:{3F6B5E16-092A-41ED-930B-0B4125D91D4E}
1⤵
PID:304

Network

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v6

Initial Access

Execution

Persistence

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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Downloads

memory/816-62-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

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memory/1808-54-0x0000000075BB1000-0x0000000075BB3000-memory.dmp

Filesize
8KB

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memory/1808-55-0x00000000001B0000-0x000000000020E000-memory.dmp

Filesize
376KB

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memory/1808-59-0x00000000001B0000-0x000000000020E000-memory.dmp

Filesize
376KB

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memory/1808-61-0x00000000001B1000-0x00000000001EA000-memory.dmp

Filesize
228KB

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