Analysis

  • max time kernel
    86s
  • max time network
    145s
  • platform
    windows10-2004_x64
  • resource
    win10v2004-20220812-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20220812-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-x64system
  • submitted
    16/10/2022, 20:17

General

  • Target
    2e2cef71bf99594b54e00d459480e1932e0230fb1cbee24700fbc2f5f631bf12.bin.exe
  • Size 225KB
  • Sample221016-y2pfaaabem
  • SHA256 2e2cef71bf99594b54e00d459480e1932e0230fb1cbee24700fbc2f5f631bf12
  • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP

Malware Config

Extracted

Path
  • C:\README.html

Ransom Note
  • <html><head><title>Venus</title><style type = "text/css">*{padding:0;margin:0}p{color:white}.f{background-color:#ff7c00;width:100%;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;height:100%}.c h1{color:white;line-height:80px}.r{word-break:break-all;float:left;width:100%;text-align:center}</style></head><body><div class="f"><div class="c"><h1 align="center">&lt;&lt;&lt;Venus&gt;&gt;&gt;</h1></div><div class="r"><p></br></br></br></br><strong>We downloaded and encrypted your data.</strong></br>Only we can decrypt your data.<br><strong>IMPORTANT!</strong><br> If you, your programmers or your friends would try to help you to decrypt the files it can cause data loss even after you pay.<br> In this case we will not be able to help you.<br>Do not play with files.</p><p>Do not rename encrypted files.<br>Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss.<br>Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price or you can become a victim of a scam.</br>-----------------------------------------------------</br>Contact and send this file to us:<br><strong><br>[email protected]<br>[email protected]<br>jabber:[email protected]</strong><br><br>iQERSu9pIaqJ6AkkDuHDOStDdLeJdzXGheQJEjCIoCM0OYE/plN80FA3hjY12vBW OzoQrhda+UiMjD+qFEunNELsn6UgFDqh9bgUvdpnAP11+uLMCbhZ9BFJ60Qs59w8 rZpirfZB2bNVpfKdEBM313/kHyP+pR+YP+yTkexKAApUNRa4zYbgn90biTN0yee6 yGCqCEtsRJOppN93+Gqv6ywdo/MSs1ueJ5BLq2SCWdD/uTG09hJROzN2pzdrMzrg GyGAM5niHuWIscManKU0P0d0WXN7hUYmqwouBswYIEXuDc6vJXSFdFzAfeHfOkPK Sa8slenyIND2aXR4PkRCu+YeydlH30jnjEiP8zwTjEWxh4jM/waIAGKe545tvmvH L0nmrvGF4J3qD7jJluybq//p27BZZINmWUmsdZiDGDxAzeMW+Hlk9D5jSGCoMe2r 35yfXOlIbR1a0SlWnOi0yHzATDEhxUqm3/EDk/acmP2RJSc+jcalCSOmZz1k0OfC GHlKusy2NTDAZT2ig8TxTj8sMQZKm5B6fxVFyT4zRdRDbRol0qJM/73MLAHYneIx JgUvZ3oUPkTZDgGsagIhm/J0ImfBb3r/T09GLDZne0nLRECrLaO0auTPwYkHGkVY NbUJzis1rVRsGuzHevw= </p></div></body></html></html></body></html>
Emails

Extracted

Path
  • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\7039922161972527219.hta

Ransom Note
  • <<<Venus>>> We downloaded and encrypted your data.Only we can decrypt your data.IMPORTANT! If you, your programmers or your friends would try to help you to decrypt the files it can cause data loss even after you pay. In this case we will not be able to help you. Do not play with files. 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 or you can become a victim of a scam.-----------------------------------------------------Contact and send this file to us: [email protected] [email protected] jabber:[email protected]

Signatures

  • Deletes shadow copies 2 TTPs

    Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.

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

    Uses wbadmin.exe to inhibit system recovery.

  • Executes dropped EXE 1 IoCs
  • Modifies extensions of user files 16 IoCs

    Ransomware generally changes the extension on encrypted files.

  • Checks computer location settings 2 TTPs 2 IoCs

    Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.

  • 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 1 IoCs
  • Drops desktop.ini file(s) 31 IoCs
  • Enumerates connected drives 3 TTPs 2 IoCs

    Attempts to read the root path of hard drives other than the default C: drive.

  • Sets desktop wallpaper using registry 2 TTPs 1 IoCs
  • Drops file in Windows directory 2 IoCs
  • Enumerates physical storage devices 1 TTPs

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

  • Checks SCSI registry key(s) 3 TTPs 4 IoCs

    SCSI information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.

  • Interacts with shadow copies 2 TTPs 1 IoCs

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

  • Kills process with taskkill 1 IoCs
  • Modifies registry class 5 IoCs
  • Runs ping.exe 1 TTPs 1 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 53 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 24 IoCs

Processes

  • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2e2cef71bf99594b54e00d459480e1932e0230fb1cbee24700fbc2f5f631bf12.bin.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2e2cef71bf99594b54e00d459480e1932e0230fb1cbee24700fbc2f5f631bf12.bin.exe"
    1⤵
    • Checks computer location settings
    • Adds Run key to start application
    • Drops file in Windows directory
    • Modifies registry class
    • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
    PID:1284
    • C:\Windows\2e2cef71bf99594b54e00d459480e1932e0230fb1cbee24700fbc2f5f631bf12.bin.exe
      "C:\Windows\2e2cef71bf99594b54e00d459480e1932e0230fb1cbee24700fbc2f5f631bf12.bin.exe" g g g o n e123
      2⤵
      • Executes dropped EXE
      • Modifies extensions of user files
      • Checks computer location settings
      • Drops desktop.ini file(s)
      • Enumerates connected drives
      • Sets desktop wallpaper using registry
      • Drops file in Windows directory
      • Modifies registry class
      • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:956
      • C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe
        /C taskkill /F /IM msftesql.exe /IM sqlagent.exe /IM sqlbrowser.exe /IM sqlservr.exe /IM sqlwriter.exe /IM oracle.exe /IM ocssd.exe /IM dbsnmp.exe /IM synctime.exe /IM mydesktopqos.exe /IM agntsvc.exe /IM isqlplussvc.exe /IM xfssvccon.exe /IM mydesktopservice.exe /IM ocautoupds.exe /IM agntsvc.exe /IM agntsvc.exe /IM agntsvc.exe /IM encsvc.exe /IM firefoxconfig.exe /IM tbirdconfig.exe /IM ocomm.exe /IM mysqld.exe /IM mysqld-nt.exe /IM mysqld-opt.exe /IM dbeng50.exe /IM sqbcoreservice.exe /IM excel.exe /IM infopath.exe /IM msaccess.exe /IM mspub.exe /IM onenote.exe /IM outlook.exe /IM powerpnt.exe /IM sqlservr.exe /IM thebat64.exe /IM thunderbird.exe /IM winword.exe /IM wordpad.exe
        3⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:4824
        • C:\Windows\system32\taskkill.exe
          taskkill /F /IM msftesql.exe /IM sqlagent.exe /IM sqlbrowser.exe /IM sqlservr.exe /IM sqlwriter.exe /IM oracle.exe /IM ocssd.exe /IM dbsnmp.exe /IM synctime.exe /IM mydesktopqos.exe /IM agntsvc.exe /IM isqlplussvc.exe /IM xfssvccon.exe /IM mydesktopservice.exe /IM ocautoupds.exe /IM agntsvc.exe /IM agntsvc.exe /IM agntsvc.exe /IM encsvc.exe /IM firefoxconfig.exe /IM tbirdconfig.exe /IM ocomm.exe /IM mysqld.exe /IM mysqld-nt.exe /IM mysqld-opt.exe /IM dbeng50.exe /IM sqbcoreservice.exe /IM excel.exe /IM infopath.exe /IM msaccess.exe /IM mspub.exe /IM onenote.exe /IM outlook.exe /IM powerpnt.exe /IM sqlservr.exe /IM thebat64.exe /IM thunderbird.exe /IM winword.exe /IM wordpad.exe
          4⤵
          • Kills process with taskkill
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          PID:1972
      • C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe
        /C wbadmin delete catalog -quiet && vssadmin.exe delete shadows /all /quiet && bcdedit.exe /set {current} nx AlwaysOff && wmic SHADOWCOPY DELETE
        3⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:5984
        • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
          wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
          4⤵
          • Deletes backup catalog
          PID:6036
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin.exe delete shadows /all /quiet
          4⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:5924
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit.exe /set {current} nx AlwaysOff
          4⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:6228
        • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
          wmic SHADOWCOPY DELETE
          4⤵
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          PID:6268
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
        "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\7039922161972527219.hta" {1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}{1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}
        3⤵
          PID:2132
      • C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe
        /c ping localhost -n 3 > nul & del C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\2e2cef71bf99594b54e00d459480e1932e0230fb1cbee24700fbc2f5f631bf12.bin.exe
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:4916
        • C:\Windows\system32\PING.EXE
          ping localhost -n 3
          3⤵
          • Runs ping.exe
          PID:1980
    • C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe"
      1⤵
      • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      PID:6076
    • C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe
      C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe -Embedding
      1⤵
        PID:4064
      • C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
        C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
        1⤵
        • Checks SCSI registry key(s)
        PID:3360
      • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
        C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
        1⤵
        • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
        PID:6008

      Network

            MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v6

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            Downloads

            7039922161972527219.hta

            • Path C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\7039922161972527219.hta
            • Size 1KB
            • SHA256 866978027c6f26d3b4d6a68db1c627a721893ecc961594fbf6cac1d028b60e90
            • MD5 SHA1 SHA512

            2e2cef71bf99594b54e00d459480e1932e0230fb1cbee24700fbc2f5f631bf12.bin.exe

            • Path C:\Windows\2e2cef71bf99594b54e00d459480e1932e0230fb1cbee24700fbc2f5f631bf12.bin.exe
            • Size 225KB
            • SHA256 2e2cef71bf99594b54e00d459480e1932e0230fb1cbee24700fbc2f5f631bf12
            • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP

            2e2cef71bf99594b54e00d459480e1932e0230fb1cbee24700fbc2f5f631bf12.bin.exe

            • Path C:\Windows\2e2cef71bf99594b54e00d459480e1932e0230fb1cbee24700fbc2f5f631bf12.bin.exe
            • Size 225KB
            • SHA256 2e2cef71bf99594b54e00d459480e1932e0230fb1cbee24700fbc2f5f631bf12
            • MD5 SHA1 SHA512 SSDEEP

            memory/956-142-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000043E000-memory.dmp

            memory/956-141-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000043E000-memory.dmp

            memory/1284-132-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000043E000-memory.dmp

            memory/1284-138-0x0000000000400000-0x000000000043E000-memory.dmp