Analysis
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max time kernel
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max time network
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platform
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resource
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submitted
10-05-2022 06:01
Static task
static1
Behavioral task
behavioral1
Sample
star.exe
Resource
win7-20220414-en
Behavioral task
behavioral2
Sample
star.exe
Resource
win10v2004-20220414-en
General
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Target
star.exe
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Size
360KB
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MD5
2f121145ea11b36f9ade0cb8f319e40a
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SHA1
d68049989ce98f71f6a562e439f6b6f0a165f003
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SHA256
59e0ab333060b4e510db5d36d87f0fe267ab66b0881955649b06d91d6dd2d486
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SHA512
9211a74cfa23c70c6ace8bd168ecbe1bb4a06d2e03b5adff5546115137b6ce849d3e41337581123d48e5082319f507d8f2d274621317fada182530e4a0abb6c7
Malware Config
Extracted
C:\read-me.txt
globeimposter
http://mmeeiix2ejdwkmseycljetmpiwebdvgjts75c63camjofn2cjdoulzqd.onion/?STAHYJUHGFV
http://helpqvrg3cc5mvb3.onion/
Signatures
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GlobeImposter
GlobeImposter is a ransomware first seen in 2017.
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Modifies extensions of user files 3 IoCs
Ransomware generally changes the extension on encrypted files.
Processes:
star.exedescription ioc Process File renamed C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\ConnectLock.raw => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\ConnectLock.raw.xls star.exe File renamed C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\ConvertSelect.crw => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\ConvertSelect.crw.xls star.exe File renamed C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\ApproveClose.png => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\ApproveClose.png.xls star.exe -
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 2 IoCs
Processes:
star.exedescription ioc Process Key created \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2277218442-1199762539-2004043321-1000\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce star.exe Set value (str) \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2277218442-1199762539-2004043321-1000\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\BrowserUpdateCheck = "C:\\Users\\Admin\\AppData\\Local\\star.exe" star.exe -
Drops desktop.ini file(s) 27 IoCs
Processes:
star.exedescription ioc Process File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Music\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Videos\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Pictures\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Searches\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Libraries\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Downloads\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Videos\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Recorded TV\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Documents\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Contacts\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Music\Sample Music\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Favorites\Links for United States\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Favorites\Links\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Videos\Sample Videos\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Recorded TV\Sample Media\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Desktop\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Pictures\Sample Pictures\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Saved Games\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Downloads\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Music\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Documents\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Links\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Favorites\desktop.ini star.exe -
Suspicious use of SetThreadContext 1 IoCs
Processes:
star.exedescription pid Process procid_target PID 1652 set thread context of 1196 1652 star.exe 30 -
Drops file in Program Files directory 64 IoCs
Processes:
star.exedescription ioc Process File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\VSTA\Bin\1033\VSTAClientPkgUI.dll star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Templates\Presentation Designs\Maple.gif star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Templates\1033\Access\Part\Details.accdt star.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\VSTA\Bin\1033\read-me.txt star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server Compact Edition\v3.5\sqlcese35.dll star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\GKPowerPoint.dll star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\PrivateAssemblies\Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.Project.dll star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Templates\1033\MedianMergeLetter.Dotx star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\ACCDDSLM.DLL star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Templates\1033\Access\Northwind.accdt star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Stationery\1033\OFFISUPP.HTM star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Stationery\1033\TECHTOOL.HTM star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\VSTA\ItemTemplates\VisualBasic\1033\Dialog.zip star.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\VSTA\ItemTemplates\CSharp\1033\read-me.txt star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\VSTA\ItemTemplates\CSharp\1033\UserControl.zip star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Templates\1033\FAX\MedianFax.Dotx star.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Templates\1033\Access\read-me.txt star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\EXLIRM.XML star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\FRENCH.LNG star.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\read-me.txt star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Maintenance Service\Uninstall.exe star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\VSTA\ItemTemplates\CSharp\1033\Visualizer.zip star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Sync Framework\v1.0\Runtime\x86\resources\1033\Synchronization.rll star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Templates\1033\Access\DataType\Priority.accft star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Templates\1033\SalesReport.xltx star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Templates\1033\FAX\OriginFax.Dotx star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Templates\1033\Access\Students.accdt star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\IPOLK.DLL star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server Compact Edition\v3.5\sqlceme35.dll star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Stationery\1033\SEAMARBL.HTM star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Maintenance Service\logs\maintenanceservice-install.log star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\VSTA\ItemTemplates\CSharp\1033\XmlFile.zip star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\PublicAssemblies\Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.dll star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\PublicAssemblies\System.AddIn.dll star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Templates\1033\ONENOTE\14\Stationery\BLANK.ONE star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Templates\1033\Access\Part\2 Top.accdt star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\AUDIOSEARCHSAPIFE.DLL star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server Compact Edition\v3.5\sqlceca35.dll star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Templates\1033\ExecutiveReport.dotx star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Templates\1033\OrielMergeFax.Dotx star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Templates\1033\OriginMergeLetter.Dotx star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Templates\1033\Access\Contacts.accdt star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\LATIN1.SHP star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\PublicAssemblies\Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.Adapter.dll star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Templates\1033\Access\Assets.accdt star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Templates\1033\Access\DataType\Phone.accft star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Stationery\1033\CURRENCY.GIF star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\GROOVEEX.DLL star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Templates\1033\WidescreenPresentation.potx star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Templates\1033\Access\Part\Tasks.accdt star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\IMPMAIL.DLL star.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Maintenance Service\read-me.txt star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\VSTA\Bin\VSTAClientPkg.dll star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\VSTA\ItemTemplates\VisualBasic\1033\ResourceInternal.zip star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\VSTA\ItemTemplates\CSharp\1033\MDIParent.zip star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Templates\1033\Access\Part\List.accdt star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\VSTA\ItemTemplates\CSharp\1033\AboutBox.zip star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Synchronization Services\ADO.NET\v1.0\Microsoft.Synchronization.Data.Server.dll star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Templates\1033\OriginMergeFax.Dotx star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\BCSEvents.man star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\VSTA\ItemTemplates\CSharp\1033\CodeFile.zip star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\ACCICONS.EXE star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\excelcnvpxy.dll star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\Installed_schemas14.xss star.exe -
Enumerates physical storage devices 1 TTPs
Attempts to interact with connected storage/optical drive(s). Likely ransomware behaviour.
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Creates scheduled task(s) 1 TTPs 1 IoCs
Schtasks is often used by malware for persistence or to perform post-infection execution.
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Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 11 IoCs
Processes:
star.exedescription pid Process procid_target PID 1652 wrote to memory of 960 1652 star.exe 28 PID 1652 wrote to memory of 960 1652 star.exe 28 PID 1652 wrote to memory of 960 1652 star.exe 28 PID 1652 wrote to memory of 960 1652 star.exe 28 PID 1652 wrote to memory of 1196 1652 star.exe 30 PID 1652 wrote to memory of 1196 1652 star.exe 30 PID 1652 wrote to memory of 1196 1652 star.exe 30 PID 1652 wrote to memory of 1196 1652 star.exe 30 PID 1652 wrote to memory of 1196 1652 star.exe 30 PID 1652 wrote to memory of 1196 1652 star.exe 30 PID 1652 wrote to memory of 1196 1652 star.exe 30
Processes
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\star.exe"C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\star.exe"1⤵
- Suspicious use of SetThreadContext
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
PID:1652 -
C:\Windows\SysWOW64\schtasks.exe"C:\Windows\System32\schtasks.exe" /Create /TN "Updates\jVYbanglCI" /XML "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\tmp7975.tmp"2⤵
- Creates scheduled task(s)
PID:960
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C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\star.exe"{path}"2⤵
- Modifies extensions of user files
- Adds Run key to start application
- Drops desktop.ini file(s)
- Drops file in Program Files directory
PID:1196
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Network
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v6
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Downloads
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Filesize
1KB
MD5bb910ae88dc840ba6e45389ffe6c6196
SHA1640c0e3a1e918c12255a51f16ab6bb5ece1e85a6
SHA25668be26cec28d3e64f867678c40994352ad27b2e92c0c7db9fdaf068b290541ee
SHA512e6b95310c5b3ad7553e9992ade23934e4ed128959702ca39b9c27cf5408517e1b2ca336a2823323aaf841ca04a793030cbd60af6d40ec15f728981c9bf840fb1
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Filesize
360KB
MD5288358daa673ba0dea60a03d56a37e7f
SHA181cdfb9c06fcb6b72a3241453d00f3a46d02b14d
SHA256c09562db891c2110734610e0db85695493e92fc7aac8c9a6211a17d812fbfadb
SHA5120c588cbd0e11f83ddeb208a3b205cbf98004218672d7134c046ca926e4b0ed4253c4a36990b0414c930e3ac48bfaf1bfd9459f5fd604fecdb9dd557a9fcd0599