Analysis

  • max time kernel
    150s
  • max time network
    47s
  • platform
    windows7_x64
  • resource
    win7-20220812-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win7-20220812-enlocale:en-usos:windows7-x64system
  • submitted
    27-09-2022 11:49

General

  • Target

    1f2c57feb6fcb80fe02d53778fa7c6b3bcba0319229fe9b9ff725a24d939c2b6.exe

  • Size

    55KB

  • MD5

    336e11346f73a09b1a7e117fa2542558

  • SHA1

    dc7dccdeb25715e2652168f4b1853485410dee4f

  • SHA256

    1f2c57feb6fcb80fe02d53778fa7c6b3bcba0319229fe9b9ff725a24d939c2b6

  • SHA512

    17a269ca1f447915e3ad9f3e5437a6c115ff53a9541b827d16e55dceee98e2513ff219f81cb6aad064df9a6b52f951062e4b7aced32ae1215efa57de6e2fa183

  • SSDEEP

    1536:YNeRBl5PT/rx1mzwRMSTdLpJ51mp9p93OmuK:YQRrmzwR5JbmppO

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

C:\info.hta

Ransom Note
All your files have been encrypted! All your files have been encrypted due to a security problem with your PC. If you want to restore them, write us to the e-mail [email protected] Write this ID in the title of your message 4047EE9D-3378 In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to this e-mail: [email protected] You have to pay for decryption in Bitcoins. The price depends on how fast you write to us. After payment we will send you the tool that will decrypt all your files. Free decryption as guarantee Before paying you can send us up to 5 files for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 4Mb (non archived), and files should not contain valuable information. (databases,backups, large excel sheets, etc.) How to obtain Bitcoins The easiest way to buy bitcoins is LocalBitcoins site. You have to register, click 'Buy bitcoins', and select the seller by payment method and price. https://localbitcoins.com/buy_bitcoins Also you can find other places to buy Bitcoins and beginners guide here: http://www.coindesk.com/information/how-can-i-buy-bitcoins/ Attention! Do not rename encrypted files. Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss. Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price (they add their fee to our) or you can become a victim of a scam.

Signatures

  • Phobos

    Phobos ransomware appeared at the beginning of 2019.

  • Deletes shadow copies 2 TTPs

    Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.

  • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit 1 TTPs 4 IoCs
  • Deletes backup catalog 3 TTPs 2 IoCs

    Uses wbadmin.exe to inhibit system recovery.

  • Modifies Windows Firewall 1 TTPs 2 IoCs
  • Drops startup file 3 IoCs
  • Reads user/profile data of web browsers 2 TTPs

    Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.

  • Adds Run key to start application 2 TTPs 2 IoCs
  • Drops desktop.ini file(s) 64 IoCs
  • Drops file in Program Files directory 64 IoCs
  • Enumerates physical storage devices 1 TTPs

    Attempts to interact with connected storage/optical drive(s). Likely ransomware behaviour.

  • Interacts with shadow copies 2 TTPs 2 IoCs

    Shadow copies are often targeted by ransomware to inhibit system recovery.

  • Modifies Internet Explorer settings 1 TTPs 3 IoCs
  • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 60 IoCs

Processes

  • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\1f2c57feb6fcb80fe02d53778fa7c6b3bcba0319229fe9b9ff725a24d939c2b6.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\1f2c57feb6fcb80fe02d53778fa7c6b3bcba0319229fe9b9ff725a24d939c2b6.exe"
    1⤵
    • Drops startup file
    • Adds Run key to start application
    • Drops desktop.ini file(s)
    • Drops file in Program Files directory
    • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
    • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
    • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
    PID:1372
    • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\1f2c57feb6fcb80fe02d53778fa7c6b3bcba0319229fe9b9ff725a24d939c2b6.exe
      "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\1f2c57feb6fcb80fe02d53778fa7c6b3bcba0319229fe9b9ff725a24d939c2b6.exe"
      2⤵
        PID:1448
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:1708
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh advfirewall set currentprofile state off
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:1172
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh firewall set opmode mode=disable
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:696
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:1892
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:1828
        • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
          wmic shadowcopy delete
          3⤵
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          PID:1396
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:1484
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:1064
        • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
          wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
          3⤵
          • Deletes backup catalog
          PID:1084
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
        "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\info.hta"
        2⤵
        • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
        PID:220
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
        "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\users\public\desktop\info.hta"
        2⤵
        • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
        PID:1876
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
        "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\info.hta"
        2⤵
        • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
        PID:1900
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:560
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:1596
        • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
          wmic shadowcopy delete
          3⤵
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          PID:1064
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:1752
        • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
          wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
          3⤵
          • Deletes backup catalog
          PID:564
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:1740
    • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
      C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
      1⤵
      • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      PID:1664
    • C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe"
      1⤵
      • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      PID:1588
    • C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe
      C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe -Embedding
      1⤵
        PID:1716
      • C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
        C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
        1⤵
          PID:944

        Network

        MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v6

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        Downloads

        • C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\info.hta

          Filesize

          5KB

          MD5

          6e815f1be88609184ab098371cfb973a

          SHA1

          77d5ec61bb347d6b773c9d3fbd8a5e0859e2c639

          SHA256

          1b5f752d4d27d8504768e6cd40e9816b67e283fbf1721366715b8890cead604c

          SHA512

          61194fae9821873e79ebf3a98d093e89fb85282f1c28655ff0fbba6c674d86aae868a865bcb027c3d604a57d92a22d3e5b635418885be1c670548be2b64e8ead

        • C:\info.hta

          Filesize

          5KB

          MD5

          6e815f1be88609184ab098371cfb973a

          SHA1

          77d5ec61bb347d6b773c9d3fbd8a5e0859e2c639

          SHA256

          1b5f752d4d27d8504768e6cd40e9816b67e283fbf1721366715b8890cead604c

          SHA512

          61194fae9821873e79ebf3a98d093e89fb85282f1c28655ff0fbba6c674d86aae868a865bcb027c3d604a57d92a22d3e5b635418885be1c670548be2b64e8ead

        • C:\users\public\desktop\info.hta

          Filesize

          5KB

          MD5

          6e815f1be88609184ab098371cfb973a

          SHA1

          77d5ec61bb347d6b773c9d3fbd8a5e0859e2c639

          SHA256

          1b5f752d4d27d8504768e6cd40e9816b67e283fbf1721366715b8890cead604c

          SHA512

          61194fae9821873e79ebf3a98d093e89fb85282f1c28655ff0fbba6c674d86aae868a865bcb027c3d604a57d92a22d3e5b635418885be1c670548be2b64e8ead

        • memory/220-68-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/560-71-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/564-81-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/696-61-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1064-65-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1064-78-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1084-66-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1172-60-0x000007FEFC371000-0x000007FEFC373000-memory.dmp

          Filesize

          8KB

        • memory/1172-58-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1372-54-0x0000000075921000-0x0000000075923000-memory.dmp

          Filesize

          8KB

        • memory/1396-63-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1484-64-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1596-77-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1708-56-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1740-80-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1752-79-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1828-59-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1876-69-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1892-57-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1900-70-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp