Analysis

  • max time kernel
    150s
  • max time network
    48s
  • platform
    windows7_x64
  • resource
    win7-20220812-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win7-20220812-enlocale:en-usos:windows7-x64system
  • submitted
    30-09-2022 08:00

General

  • Target

    992dad791a523f2c0a0b5a74c08e5573905f301d8891db0ed6e885face9ef0e2.exe

  • Size

    55KB

  • MD5

    ea0740178ed1d9c298816351d68ee859

  • SHA1

    bcf0db0e3ea2a96e776f49243d6c1c5080fcc364

  • SHA256

    992dad791a523f2c0a0b5a74c08e5573905f301d8891db0ed6e885face9ef0e2

  • SHA512

    ba1725eabf2d040a1e0d02b79f5501356ae9c0a0ac42a81a7fc70982cc837597431f59cce24673c13975c31c914ce77c51a937475b1b78b78cf611d394bdfbf2

  • SSDEEP

    1536:fNeRBl5PT/rx1mzwRMSTdLpJWaCN60YX/:fQRrmzwR5JEc

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 16DC88E6-3407 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
  • Modifies extensions of user files 2 IoCs

    Ransomware generally changes the extension on encrypted files.

  • 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\992dad791a523f2c0a0b5a74c08e5573905f301d8891db0ed6e885face9ef0e2.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\992dad791a523f2c0a0b5a74c08e5573905f301d8891db0ed6e885face9ef0e2.exe"
    1⤵
    • Modifies extensions of user files
    • 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:1576
    • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\992dad791a523f2c0a0b5a74c08e5573905f301d8891db0ed6e885face9ef0e2.exe
      "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\992dad791a523f2c0a0b5a74c08e5573905f301d8891db0ed6e885face9ef0e2.exe"
      2⤵
        PID:1788
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:1712
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh advfirewall set currentprofile state off
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:1740
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh firewall set opmode mode=disable
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:780
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:1708
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:2044
        • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
          wmic shadowcopy delete
          3⤵
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          PID:1964
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:1848
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:1300
        • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
          wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
          3⤵
          • Deletes backup catalog
          PID:1588
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
        "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\info.hta"
        2⤵
        • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
        PID:1492
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
        "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\users\public\desktop\info.hta"
        2⤵
        • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
        PID:672
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
        "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\info.hta"
        2⤵
        • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
        PID:1504
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:1668
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:964
        • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
          wmic shadowcopy delete
          3⤵
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          PID:1588
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:912
        • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
          wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
          3⤵
          • Deletes backup catalog
          PID:960
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:776
    • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
      C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
      1⤵
      • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      PID:1428
    • C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe"
      1⤵
      • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      PID:1936
    • C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe
      C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe -Embedding
      1⤵
        PID:912
      • C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
        C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
        1⤵
          PID:636

        Network

        MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v6

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        Downloads

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

          Filesize

          5KB

          MD5

          530760261e9ee8d83f75c6b4db7a5e31

          SHA1

          9e0209dd7d65734382960c59bc280271d4f3c6cd

          SHA256

          0b84151c20e9bd0fccc8c293c874788fcc05ea6d926f01946c624aa97e956242

          SHA512

          16ab20df92f2dcb7d71525b3e73008e6dc572d5ebe1a7e10bf391941d5de53ebdad0642cdf9af66a82aa4630dbcb6b3ba0ba001913b84fedd1cce2995986dcb3

        • C:\info.hta

          Filesize

          5KB

          MD5

          530760261e9ee8d83f75c6b4db7a5e31

          SHA1

          9e0209dd7d65734382960c59bc280271d4f3c6cd

          SHA256

          0b84151c20e9bd0fccc8c293c874788fcc05ea6d926f01946c624aa97e956242

          SHA512

          16ab20df92f2dcb7d71525b3e73008e6dc572d5ebe1a7e10bf391941d5de53ebdad0642cdf9af66a82aa4630dbcb6b3ba0ba001913b84fedd1cce2995986dcb3

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

          Filesize

          5KB

          MD5

          530760261e9ee8d83f75c6b4db7a5e31

          SHA1

          9e0209dd7d65734382960c59bc280271d4f3c6cd

          SHA256

          0b84151c20e9bd0fccc8c293c874788fcc05ea6d926f01946c624aa97e956242

          SHA512

          16ab20df92f2dcb7d71525b3e73008e6dc572d5ebe1a7e10bf391941d5de53ebdad0642cdf9af66a82aa4630dbcb6b3ba0ba001913b84fedd1cce2995986dcb3

        • memory/672-69-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/776-80-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/780-61-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/912-79-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/960-81-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/964-77-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1300-65-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1492-68-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1504-70-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1576-54-0x0000000075B11000-0x0000000075B13000-memory.dmp

          Filesize

          8KB

        • memory/1588-66-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1588-78-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1668-71-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1708-57-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1712-56-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1740-60-0x000007FEFBC61000-0x000007FEFBC63000-memory.dmp

          Filesize

          8KB

        • memory/1740-58-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1848-64-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1964-63-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/2044-59-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp