maze | a6998e84b935d69890ee8317d7bbd4e27c18f1e07abe6d0806384ea7fa13ce4a

Analysis

max time kernel
1541s
max time network
1248s
platform
windows7_x64
resource
win7-20220414-en
submitted
25-05-2022 13:37

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General

Target

wordupd.exe
Size

736KB
MD5

21a563f958b73d453ad91e251b11855c
SHA1

64ed4f6b315448d518ed003a1d0c7e56790ef50d
SHA256

067f1b8f1e0b2bfe286f5169e17834e8cf7f4266b8d97f28ea78995dc81b0e7b
SHA512

3eaef227db10759c65d668317322e71cd60e60427afd4d4f5f627e9b7a9d4e6d3287b7bf32df3fa7ba2f7062ec41393a100a477668b7f4dca76c2b8932c1b9eb

Score

10^/10

maze ransomware spyware stealer suricata trojan

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

C:\DECRYPT-FILES.txt

Family

maze

Ransom Note

Attention! ---------------------------- | What happened? ---------------------------- 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 have a chance! It is easy to recover in a few steps. ---------------------------- | How to get my files back? ---------------------------- The only method to restore your files 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/885e098f19647d13 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/885e098f19647d13 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 on your computer! If you have any problems our friendly support team is always here to assist you in a live chat! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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/885e098f19647d13

https://mazedecrypt.top/885e098f19647d13

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 9 IoCs

Ransomware generally changes the extension on encrypted files.

ransomware

Processes:

wordupd.exe

description	ioc	Process
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\UnblockUninstall.png => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\UnblockUninstall.png.7ZzBSjf	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\ConvertToRequest.tiff	wordupd.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\ConvertToRequest.tiff => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\ConvertToRequest.tiff.K8M5R	wordupd.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\InvokeExport.raw => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\InvokeExport.raw.IN6l95	wordupd.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\RemoveConfirm.tif => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\RemoveConfirm.tif.7ZzBSjf	wordupd.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\UnlockLock.raw => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\UnlockLock.raw.7ZzBSjf	wordupd.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\AddPush.tif => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\AddPush.tif.K8M5R	wordupd.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\CompressInstall.tif => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\CompressInstall.tif.K8M5R	wordupd.exe
File renamed	C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\ReceiveInvoke.raw => C:\Users\Admin\Pictures\ReceiveInvoke.raw.XkDOly	wordupd.exe

Drops startup file 2 IoCs

Processes:

wordupd.exe

description	ioc	Process
File created	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\DECRYPT-FILES.txt	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\885e098f19647d13.tmp	wordupd.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:

wordupd.exe

description	ioc	Process
Set value (str)	\REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-790309383-526510583-3802439154-1000\Control Panel\Desktop\Wallpaper = "C:\\Users\\Admin\\AppData\\Local\\Temp\\\\000.bmp"	wordupd.exe

Drops file in Program Files directory 38 IoCs

Processes:

wordupd.exe

description	ioc	Process
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\LimitSkip.mpeg2	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\SwitchInstall.mpa	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\DisablePublish.shtml	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\InitializeProtect.png	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\DisablePublish.vssx	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\OutRepair.iso	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\WaitRename.pptm	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files (x86)\885e098f19647d13.tmp	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\CompleteUpdate.css	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\ConnectPush.3gp	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\InitializeStart.eprtx	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\ReceivePublish.docx	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\UnblockUnregister.mpp	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\UndoApprove.xlsm	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server Compact Edition\v3.5\885e098f19647d13.tmp	wordupd.exe
File created	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server Compact Edition\v3.5\Desktop\DECRYPT-FILES.txt	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\AssertUnregister.ex_	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\EnterDeny.vbe	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server Compact Edition\v3.5\Desktop\885e098f19647d13.tmp	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\RevokeEnter.ppsm	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\AddExpand.xhtml	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\PublishConnect.mhtml	wordupd.exe
File created	C:\Program Files (x86)\DECRYPT-FILES.txt	wordupd.exe
File created	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server Compact Edition\DECRYPT-FILES.txt	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server Compact Edition\885e098f19647d13.tmp	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\MergeSync.wma	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\ResetReceive.aifc	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\DisconnectRegister.lock	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\LockImport.asx	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\PublishWait.wvx	wordupd.exe
File created	C:\Program Files\DECRYPT-FILES.txt	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\DenySync.gif	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\GrantRequest.dxf	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\885e098f19647d13.tmp	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\DenyExport.doc	wordupd.exe
File created	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server Compact Edition\v3.5\DECRYPT-FILES.txt	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\LockStep.ADTS	wordupd.exe
File opened for modification	C:\Program Files\StartCompress.ods	wordupd.exe

Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 1 IoCs

Processes:

wordupd.exe

pid	Process
1980	wordupd.exe

Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 59 IoCs

Processes:

vssvc.exewmic.exeAUDIODG.EXEAUDIODG.EXEAUDIODG.EXEAUDIODG.EXE

description	pid	Process
Token: SeBackupPrivilege	652	vssvc.exe
Token: SeRestorePrivilege	652	vssvc.exe
Token: SeAuditPrivilege	652	vssvc.exe
Token: SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeSecurityPrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeLoadDriverPrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeSystemProfilePrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeSystemtimePrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeProfSingleProcessPrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeIncBasePriorityPrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeCreatePagefilePrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeBackupPrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeRestorePrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeShutdownPrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeDebugPrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeSystemEnvironmentPrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeRemoteShutdownPrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeUndockPrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeManageVolumePrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: 33	340	wmic.exe
Token: 34	340	wmic.exe
Token: 35	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeSecurityPrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeLoadDriverPrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeSystemProfilePrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeSystemtimePrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeProfSingleProcessPrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeIncBasePriorityPrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeCreatePagefilePrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeBackupPrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeRestorePrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeShutdownPrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeDebugPrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeSystemEnvironmentPrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeRemoteShutdownPrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeUndockPrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: SeManageVolumePrivilege	340	wmic.exe
Token: 33	340	wmic.exe
Token: 34	340	wmic.exe
Token: 35	340	wmic.exe
Token: 33	968	AUDIODG.EXE
Token: SeIncBasePriorityPrivilege	968	AUDIODG.EXE
Token: 33	968	AUDIODG.EXE
Token: SeIncBasePriorityPrivilege	968	AUDIODG.EXE
Token: 33	1060	AUDIODG.EXE
Token: SeIncBasePriorityPrivilege	1060	AUDIODG.EXE
Token: 33	1060	AUDIODG.EXE
Token: SeIncBasePriorityPrivilege	1060	AUDIODG.EXE
Token: 33	1164	AUDIODG.EXE
Token: SeIncBasePriorityPrivilege	1164	AUDIODG.EXE
Token: 33	1164	AUDIODG.EXE
Token: SeIncBasePriorityPrivilege	1164	AUDIODG.EXE
Token: 33	1360	AUDIODG.EXE
Token: SeIncBasePriorityPrivilege	1360	AUDIODG.EXE
Token: 33	1360	AUDIODG.EXE
Token: SeIncBasePriorityPrivilege	1360	AUDIODG.EXE

Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 4 IoCs

Processes:

wordupd.exe

description	pid	Process	procid_target
PID 1980 wrote to memory of 340	1980	wordupd.exe	33
PID 1980 wrote to memory of 340	1980	wordupd.exe	33
PID 1980 wrote to memory of 340	1980	wordupd.exe	33
PID 1980 wrote to memory of 340	1980	wordupd.exe	33

C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\wordupd.exe
"C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\wordupd.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:1980
- C:\Windows\system32\wbem\wmic.exe
  "C:\ai\..\Windows\fooy\..\system32\dpiu\tg\..\..\wbem\lk\qvy\..\..\wmic.exe" shadowcopy delete
  2⤵
  - Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
  PID:340

C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
1⤵
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
PID:652

C:\Windows\SysWOW64\DllHost.exe
C:\Windows\SysWOW64\DllHost.exe /Processid:{3F6B5E16-092A-41ED-930B-0B4125D91D4E}
1⤵
PID:548

C:\Windows\system32\AUDIODG.EXE
C:\Windows\system32\AUDIODG.EXE 0x180
1⤵
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
PID:968

C:\Windows\SysWOW64\DllHost.exe
C:\Windows\SysWOW64\DllHost.exe /Processid:{3F6B5E16-092A-41ED-930B-0B4125D91D4E}
1⤵
PID:1508

C:\Windows\system32\AUDIODG.EXE
C:\Windows\system32\AUDIODG.EXE 0x40c
1⤵
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
PID:1060

C:\Windows\SysWOW64\DllHost.exe
C:\Windows\SysWOW64\DllHost.exe /Processid:{3F6B5E16-092A-41ED-930B-0B4125D91D4E}
1⤵
PID:1972

C:\Windows\system32\AUDIODG.EXE
C:\Windows\system32\AUDIODG.EXE 0x408
1⤵
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
PID:1164

C:\Windows\SysWOW64\DllHost.exe
C:\Windows\SysWOW64\DllHost.exe /Processid:{3F6B5E16-092A-41ED-930B-0B4125D91D4E}
1⤵
PID:1884

C:\Windows\system32\AUDIODG.EXE
C:\Windows\system32\AUDIODG.EXE 0x454
1⤵
- Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
PID:1360

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/340-57-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

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memory/1980-54-0x00000000004C0000-0x0000000000561000-memory.dmp

Filesize
644KB

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memory/1980-55-0x0000000076C01000-0x0000000076C03000-memory.dmp

Filesize
8KB

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memory/1980-56-0x0000000000400000-0x00000000004BB000-memory.dmp

Filesize
748KB

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