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
25-05-2022 22:29
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 4 IoCs
Ransomware generally changes the extension on encrypted files.
description ioc Process File renamed C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\SyncRead.raw => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\SyncRead.raw.xls star.exe File renamed C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\ExpandUnpublish.tif => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\ExpandUnpublish.tif.xls star.exe File renamed C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\NewConnect.png => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\NewConnect.png.xls star.exe File renamed C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\RequestCopy.png => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\RequestCopy.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
description ioc Process Key created \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-790309383-526510583-3802439154-1000\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce star.exe Set value (str) \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-790309383-526510583-3802439154-1000\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\BrowserUpdateCheck = "C:\\Users\\Admin\\AppData\\Local\\star.exe" star.exe -
Drops desktop.ini file(s) 27 IoCs
description ioc Process File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Music\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Favorites\Links\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Videos\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Downloads\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Pictures\Sample Pictures\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\Admin\Contacts\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Favorites\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Documents\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Desktop\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Searches\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Music\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\Libraries\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\Documents\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\Public\Pictures\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\Saved Games\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Public\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\Links\desktop.ini star.exe File opened for modification C:\Users\Admin\Downloads\desktop.ini star.exe -
Suspicious use of SetThreadContext 1 IoCs
description pid Process procid_target PID 1464 set thread context of 1492 1464 star.exe 29 -
Drops file in Program Files directory 64 IoCs
description ioc Process File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\Library\SOLVER\SOLVER32.DLL star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\Groove\ToolData\groove.net\GrooveForms3\FormsStyles\SpringGreen\BUTTON.GIF star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\1033\VBAOWS10.CHM star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\CharSetTable.chr star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\PUBWIZ\CHECKER.POC star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\PUBWIZ\DGMASTHD.DPV star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\AccessWeb\SERVWRAP.ASP star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\Groove\ToolData\groove.net\GrooveForms3\FormsViewFrame.html star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\Groove\ToolData\groove.net\GrooveForms\button_right_over.gif star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\1033\OUTLOOK.DEV_COL.HXT star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\PUBWIZ\CONTACTINFOBB.DPV star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\PAGESIZE\PGMN002.XML star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\InfoPathOM\InfoPathOMFormServices\Microsoft.Office.InfoPath.xml star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\Groove\ToolData\groove.net\GrooveForms3\DELETE.GIF star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\Groove\ToolBMPs\MessageAttachmentIconImages.jpg star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\PUBWIZ\ENVELOPE.DPV star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\PUBWIZ\LABEL.DPV star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\PAGESIZE\PGMN108.XML star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\PAGESIZE\PGMN111.XML star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\PUBWIZ\ACCTBOX.POC star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\PUBWIZ\DGWEBBTN.DPV star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\1033\OUTLBAR.INF star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\Groove\ToolIcons\OnLineBusy.ico star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\Groove\ToolData\groove.net\GrooveForms3\FormsViewAttachmentIcons.jpg star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\Groove\ToolData\groove.net\GrooveForms4\ADD.GIF 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\Office14\Groove\ToolData\groove.net\GrooveProjectToolset\BriefcaseIconMask.bmp star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\Groove\ToolData\groove.net\GrooveForms3\rtf_pressed.gif star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\Groove\ToolData\groove.net\Calendar\CalendarToolIconImages.jpg star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\PSTPRX32.DLL star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\OneNote\SendToOneNote-PipelineConfig.xml star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\Groove\ToolIcons\SpaceSelector.ico star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\Groove\ToolData\groove.net\GrooveForms3\FormsStyles\VelvetRose.css star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\Groove\ToolData\groove.net\CommonData\AlertImage_ContactLow.jpg star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\PUBWIZ\DGWEBPQT.DPV star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\PAGESIZE\PGLBL092.XML star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\Groove\ToolData\groove.net\GrooveForms\FormsTemplates\Hiring Requisition - Customized.fdt star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\Groove\ToolData\groove.net\CommonData\AlertImage_MediumMAsk.bmp star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\1033\OUTLPERF.INI star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\OUTLOOK.EXE star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\PAGESIZE\PGMN026.XML star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\Groove\ToolIcons\StatusDoNotDisturb.ico star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\Groove\Sounds\Places\ALARM.WAV star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\MSTORE.EXE star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\MEDIA\WIND.WAV star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\Groove\ToolBMPs\DiscussionToolIconImagesMask.bmp star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\Groove\ToolBMPs\QuestionIcon.jpg star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\Bibliography\Sort\TITLE.XSL 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\Office14\SplashScreen.bmp star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\PUBWIZ\STORYVERTBB.POC star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\Groove\ToolData\groove.net\GrooveForms3\bg_OliveGreen.gif star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\Groove\ToolData\groove.net\GrooveForms3\FormsStyles\Sts.css star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\FORM.DLL star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\PUBWIZ\PROGRAM.XML star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\PROOF\MSSP7ES.DLL star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\Groove\ToolData\groove.net\GrooveForms4\FormsStyles\Lime\TAB_ON.GIF star.exe File created C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\CONVERT\1033\read-me.txt star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\Groove\ToolData\groove.net\GrooveForms\button_mid.gif star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Templates\1033\Access\WSS\107.accdt 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 Office\Office14\OCRHC.DAT star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\ONENOTEIRM.XML star.exe File opened for modification C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\PAGESIZE\PGLBL010.XML 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.
pid Process 1544 schtasks.exe -
Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 11 IoCs
description pid Process procid_target PID 1464 wrote to memory of 1544 1464 star.exe 27 PID 1464 wrote to memory of 1544 1464 star.exe 27 PID 1464 wrote to memory of 1544 1464 star.exe 27 PID 1464 wrote to memory of 1544 1464 star.exe 27 PID 1464 wrote to memory of 1492 1464 star.exe 29 PID 1464 wrote to memory of 1492 1464 star.exe 29 PID 1464 wrote to memory of 1492 1464 star.exe 29 PID 1464 wrote to memory of 1492 1464 star.exe 29 PID 1464 wrote to memory of 1492 1464 star.exe 29 PID 1464 wrote to memory of 1492 1464 star.exe 29 PID 1464 wrote to memory of 1492 1464 star.exe 29
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:1464 -
C:\Windows\SysWOW64\schtasks.exe"C:\Windows\System32\schtasks.exe" /Create /TN "Updates\jVYbanglCI" /XML "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\tmpA545.tmp"2⤵
- Creates scheduled task(s)
PID:1544
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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:1492
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Network
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v6
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Downloads
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Filesize
1KB
MD5efef11175efa67cf47fdfc5d674fc3ba
SHA184b712204ffb9f24ef7953707986d80ef57e4001
SHA25652b0fa5fd3c4263bb136cec86f505c8127876fb65f4a3c9d0463d9bf7f05a707
SHA512279dbdddaf5aeb2b37a33adb69a30d3f301699fa83162d943b5d548fb28d93037c195bb3b0506e90dc81a05bada14215cb3cb86d6077d153192d4bdc7d6d0c38
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Filesize
360KB
MD573e4ce3f3c39af96288a67972f5c301a
SHA11953150d24db2dd4f7ae32d7657b48a4020cd718
SHA25605a90cb4d4c1a61c821f206c5cf8c97fa9ab7393149da37ee2b7c47e59caf2e1
SHA512f0e250d5cd532c96088508d4bc3a6499a79bc0ac464ba413afaa19985d3c3a835aef637dbbc1d29f0c730f31237efd12fce6ab60bcb9bdba478866e0d80932ad