Analysis
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max time kernel
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max time network
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platform
windows7_x64 -
resource
win7-20220311-en -
submitted
11-04-2022 03:20
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
msg.exe
Resource
win7-20220311-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
msg.exe
Resource
win10v2004-en-20220113
General
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Target
msg.exe
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Size
1.0MB
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MD5
b891aa5781114582c27baa0c8029777c
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SHA1
7a53a0516286728323c8e6d02a6a5e1077726f4c
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SHA256
4d00ce6c7237134b00cde4b24f1c6dfaffb031cf84845a8bae2a5e5ece8f5434
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SHA512
63e5357d3b24f6435d77c47c510386dfe45e97ade64e574b24f3349a08a63e0f415534a3e5bc72f9d45011abbead12e9d8bfecbd61ff3363326af0b4b73cbc85
Malware Config
Extracted
C:\README1.txt
http://cryptsen7fo43rr6.onion/
http://cryptsen7fo43rr6.onion.to/
http://cryptsen7fo43rr6.onion.cab/
Extracted
C:\README2.txt
http://cryptsen7fo43rr6.onion/
http://cryptsen7fo43rr6.onion.to/
http://cryptsen7fo43rr6.onion.cab/
Extracted
C:\README3.txt
http://cryptsen7fo43rr6.onion/
http://cryptsen7fo43rr6.onion.to/
http://cryptsen7fo43rr6.onion.cab/
Extracted
C:\README4.txt
http://cryptsen7fo43rr6.onion/
http://cryptsen7fo43rr6.onion.to/
http://cryptsen7fo43rr6.onion.cab/
Extracted
C:\README5.txt
http://cryptsen7fo43rr6.onion/
http://cryptsen7fo43rr6.onion.to/
http://cryptsen7fo43rr6.onion.cab/
Extracted
C:\README6.txt
http://cryptsen7fo43rr6.onion/
http://cryptsen7fo43rr6.onion.to/
http://cryptsen7fo43rr6.onion.cab/
Extracted
C:\README7.txt
http://cryptsen7fo43rr6.onion/
http://cryptsen7fo43rr6.onion.to/
http://cryptsen7fo43rr6.onion.cab/
Extracted
C:\README8.txt
http://cryptsen7fo43rr6.onion/
http://cryptsen7fo43rr6.onion.to/
http://cryptsen7fo43rr6.onion.cab/
Extracted
C:\README9.txt
http://cryptsen7fo43rr6.onion/
http://cryptsen7fo43rr6.onion.to/
http://cryptsen7fo43rr6.onion.cab/
Extracted
C:\README10.txt
http://cryptsen7fo43rr6.onion/
http://cryptsen7fo43rr6.onion.to/
http://cryptsen7fo43rr6.onion.cab/
Signatures
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Troldesh, Shade, Encoder.858
Troldesh is a ransomware spread by malspam.
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Deletes shadow copies 2 TTPs
Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.
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Modifies extensions of user files 3 IoCs
Ransomware generally changes the extension on encrypted files.
Processes:
msg.exedescription ioc process File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\ApproveUnpublish.tiff msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\PopSplit.tiff msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\EnableMerge.tiff msg.exe -
Processes:
resource yara_rule behavioral1/memory/976-56-0x0000000000400000-0x0000000000608000-memory.dmp upx behavioral1/memory/976-57-0x0000000000400000-0x0000000000608000-memory.dmp upx -
Reads user/profile data of web browsers 2 TTPs
Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.
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Adds Run key to start application 2 TTPs 4 IoCs
Processes:
msg.exedescription ioc process Key created \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2199625441-3471261906-229485034-1000\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\ msg.exe Set value (str) \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2199625441-3471261906-229485034-1000\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\Client Server Runtime Subsystem = "\"C:\\ProgramData\\Windows\\csrss.exe\"" msg.exe Key created \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\ msg.exe Set value (str) \REGISTRY\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\Client Server Runtime Subsystem = "\"C:\\ProgramData\\Windows\\csrss.exe\"" msg.exe -
Checks installed software on the system 1 TTPs
Looks up Uninstall key entries in the registry to enumerate software on the system.
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Looks up external IP address via web service 1 IoCs
Uses a legitimate IP lookup service to find the infected system's external IP.
Processes:
flow ioc 21 whatismyipaddress.com -
Sets desktop wallpaper using registry 2 TTPs 1 IoCs
Processes:
msg.exedescription ioc process Set value (str) \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2199625441-3471261906-229485034-1000\Control Panel\Desktop\Wallpaper = "C:\\Users\\Admin\\AppData\\Roaming\\95F1E41695F1E416.bmp" msg.exe -
Drops file in Program Files directory 64 IoCs
Processes:
msg.exedescription ioc process File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\visualvm\visualvm\update_tracking\com-sun-tools-visualvm-profiler.xml msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Solitaire\SolitaireMCE.png msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\PicturePuzzle.Gadget\icon.png msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Weather.Gadget\images\undocked_gray_hail.png msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\visualvm\platform\config\Modules\org-netbeans-core-execution.xml msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\89.0.4389.114\v8_context_snapshot.bin msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\DVD Maker\Shared\DvdStyles\Stacking\NavigationLeft_SelectionSubpicture.png msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\DVD Maker\Shared\DvdStyles\BabyGirl\babypink.png msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\DVD Maker\Shared\DissolveAnother.png msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\visualvm\platform\update_tracking\org-netbeans-api-search.xml msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\DVD Maker\Shared\DvdStyles\Travel\btn-back-static.png msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\DVD Maker\Shared\DvdStyles\Pets\Pets_btn-next-static.png msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\DVD Maker\Shared\DvdStyles\Postage_VideoInset.png msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ink\fsdefinitions\oskpred.xml msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\square.png msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\CPU.Gadget\it-IT\js\cpu.js msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\visualvm\platform\update_tracking\org-netbeans-modules-settings.xml msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\DVD Maker\Shared\DvdStyles\rectangle_scrapbook_Thumbnail.bmp msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\7-Zip\Lang\eu.txt msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Weather.Gadget\images\45.png msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\ja-JP\css\clock.css msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\PicturePuzzle.Gadget\de-DE\picturePuzzle.html msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\MediaCenter.Gadget\images\button_MCELogo_mouseover.png msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\DVD Maker\Shared\DvdStyles\circleround_glass.png msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Stationery\Pine_Lumber.jpg msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\RSSFeeds.Gadget\fr-FR\js\RSSFeeds.js msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\RSSFeeds.Gadget\en-US\css\RSSFeeds.css msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\modern_settings.png msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Weather.Gadget\images\docked_black_foggy.png msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\PicturePuzzle.Gadget\ja-JP\js\settings.js msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\lib\images\cursors\invalid32x32.gif msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\visualvm\profiler\update_tracking\org-netbeans-modules-profiler-selector-ui.xml msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\DVD Maker\Shared\DvdStyles\Travel\header-background.png msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Weather.Gadget\images\1px.gif msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\missioncontrol\plugins\org.eclipse.ui.themes_1.0.1.v20140819-1717\css\dark\e4-dark_partstyle.css msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\SlideShow.Gadget\ja-JP\css\slideShow.css msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Stationery\Cave_Drawings.gif msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\SlideShow.Gadget\ja-JP\gadget.xml msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\square_m.png msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\visualvm\platform\update_tracking\org-openide-actions.xml msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Weather.Gadget\de-DE\js\highDpiImageSwap.js msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Weather.Gadget\images\144DPI\(144DPI)greenStateIcon.png msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Weather.Gadget\images\25.png msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Weather.Gadget\images\1.png msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\es-ES\gadget.xml msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\DVD Maker\Shared\DvdStyles\Sports\SportsScenesBackground.wmv msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\DVD Maker\Shared\DvdStyles\Push\push_title.png msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Weather.Gadget\ja-JP\js\highDpiImageSwap.js msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\visualvm\platform\update_tracking\org-netbeans-core-ui.xml msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\missioncontrol\features\org.eclipse.help_2.0.102.v20141007-2301\feature.xml msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\DVD Maker\Shared\DvdStyles\Performance\Title_Page_PAL.wmv msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\DVD Maker\Shared\DvdStyles\Full\15x15dot.png msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ink\ipssve.xml msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Weather.Gadget\images\undocked_black_hail.png msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\de-DE\gadget.xml msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\visualvm\visualvm\config\Modules\com-sun-tools-visualvm-application-views.xml msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\missioncontrol\plugins\com.jrockit.mc.console.ui.notification_5.5.0.165303\html\dcommon\gifs\rightnav.gif msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ink\hwrespsh.dat msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Weather.Gadget\images\2.png msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\RSSFeeds.Gadget\de-DE\RSSFeeds.html msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\missioncontrol\plugins\org.eclipse.ui.themes_1.0.1.v20140819-1717\css\dark\e4-dark_globalstyle.css msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_80\lib\missioncontrol\features\org.eclipse.equinox.p2.rcp.feature_1.2.0.v20140523-0116\feature.xml msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\89.0.4389.114\Installer\chrome.7z msg.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files\7-Zip\Lang\si.txt msg.exe -
Enumerates physical storage devices 1 TTPs
Attempts to interact with connected storage/optical drive(s). Likely ransomware behaviour.
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Program crash 1 IoCs
Processes:
WerFault.exepid pid_target process target process 1652 1192 WerFault.exe -
Interacts with shadow copies 2 TTPs 3 IoCs
Shadow copies are often targeted by ransomware to inhibit system recovery.
Processes:
vssadmin.exevssadmin.exevssadmin.exepid process 392 vssadmin.exe 1468 vssadmin.exe 1952 vssadmin.exe -
Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 2 IoCs
Processes:
msg.exepid process 976 msg.exe 976 msg.exe -
Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 3 IoCs
Processes:
vssvc.exedescription pid process Token: SeBackupPrivilege 1636 vssvc.exe Token: SeRestorePrivilege 1636 vssvc.exe Token: SeAuditPrivilege 1636 vssvc.exe -
Suspicious use of UnmapMainImage 1 IoCs
Processes:
msg.exepid process 976 msg.exe -
Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 20 IoCs
Processes:
msg.execmd.exedescription pid process target process PID 976 wrote to memory of 392 976 msg.exe vssadmin.exe PID 976 wrote to memory of 392 976 msg.exe vssadmin.exe PID 976 wrote to memory of 392 976 msg.exe vssadmin.exe PID 976 wrote to memory of 392 976 msg.exe vssadmin.exe PID 976 wrote to memory of 1468 976 msg.exe vssadmin.exe PID 976 wrote to memory of 1468 976 msg.exe vssadmin.exe PID 976 wrote to memory of 1468 976 msg.exe vssadmin.exe PID 976 wrote to memory of 1468 976 msg.exe vssadmin.exe PID 976 wrote to memory of 1952 976 msg.exe vssadmin.exe PID 976 wrote to memory of 1952 976 msg.exe vssadmin.exe PID 976 wrote to memory of 1952 976 msg.exe vssadmin.exe PID 976 wrote to memory of 1952 976 msg.exe vssadmin.exe PID 976 wrote to memory of 1552 976 msg.exe cmd.exe PID 976 wrote to memory of 1552 976 msg.exe cmd.exe PID 976 wrote to memory of 1552 976 msg.exe cmd.exe PID 976 wrote to memory of 1552 976 msg.exe cmd.exe PID 1552 wrote to memory of 1472 1552 cmd.exe chcp.com PID 1552 wrote to memory of 1472 1552 cmd.exe chcp.com PID 1552 wrote to memory of 1472 1552 cmd.exe chcp.com PID 1552 wrote to memory of 1472 1552 cmd.exe chcp.com
Processes
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\msg.exe"C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\msg.exe"1⤵
- Modifies extensions of user files
- Adds Run key to start application
- Sets desktop wallpaper using registry
- Drops file in Program Files directory
- Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
- Suspicious use of UnmapMainImage
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
PID:976 -
C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exeC:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe List Shadows2⤵
- Interacts with shadow copies
PID:392
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C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exeC:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe Delete Shadows /All /Quiet2⤵
- Interacts with shadow copies
PID:1468
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C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exeC:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe List Shadows2⤵
- Interacts with shadow copies
PID:1952
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C:\Windows\SysWOW64\cmd.exeC:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe2⤵
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
PID:1552 -
C:\Windows\SysWOW64\chcp.comchcp3⤵PID:1472
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C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exeC:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe1⤵
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
PID:1636
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C:\Windows\system32\WerFault.exeC:\Windows\system32\WerFault.exe -u -p 1192 -s 31801⤵
- Program crash
PID:1652