Analysis

  • max time kernel
    264s
  • max time network
    179s
  • platform
    windows10-1703_x64
  • resource
    win10-20220812-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win10-20220812-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-1703-x64system
  • submitted
    18-10-2022 11:08

General

  • Target

    sql.exe

  • Size

    55KB

  • MD5

    95570b5156776c970510454a651729cd

  • SHA1

    a3a4e9839328fad9687ce3381dfcb847ee577902

  • SHA256

    97e4ffdb8be8d108e5c81af0d8edda6e3bed9f37e170a05221199742f4de309c

  • SHA512

    d056ac67c69be744d2a8cf611384951f7c65847fb77712ceaac6e44261150013b0d340157af2ce5d7a0734afdabfdfadf759268a4067f9ab2875b9d85647858b

  • SSDEEP

    1536:+NeRBl5PT/rx1mzwRMSTdLpJzRCcZAXNsn:+QRrmzwR5J9CHK

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\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 0E56A5F3-3126 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 1 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.

  • 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 2 IoCs

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

  • Modifies registry class 1 IoCs
  • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of FindShellTrayWindow 1 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 39 IoCs

Processes

  • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\sql.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\sql.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
    • Modifies registry class
    • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
    • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
    • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
    PID:2676
    • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\sql.exe
      "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\sql.exe"
      2⤵
        PID:4068
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:4304
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh advfirewall set currentprofile state off
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:4936
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh firewall set opmode mode=disable
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:3876
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:4764
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:3320
        • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
          wmic shadowcopy delete
          3⤵
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          PID:5116
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:4440
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:1736
        • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
          wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
          3⤵
          • Deletes backup catalog
          PID:4604
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
        "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\info.hta" {1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}{1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}
        2⤵
          PID:212
        • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
          "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\users\public\desktop\info.hta" {1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}{1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}
          2⤵
            PID:2776
          • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
            "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\info.hta" {1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}{1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}
            2⤵
            • Suspicious use of FindShellTrayWindow
            PID:2216
          • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
            "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
            2⤵
            • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
            PID:3752
            • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
              vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
              3⤵
              • Interacts with shadow copies
              PID:3364
            • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
              wmic shadowcopy delete
              3⤵
              • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
              PID:4048
            • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
              bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
              3⤵
              • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
              PID:4696
            • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
              bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
              3⤵
              • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
              PID:2208
            • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
              wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
              3⤵
              • Deletes backup catalog
              PID:4964
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
          C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
          1⤵
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          PID:3404
        • C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe
          "C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe"
          1⤵
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          PID:700
        • C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe
          C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe -Embedding
          1⤵
            PID:4660
          • C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
            C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
            1⤵
            • Checks SCSI registry key(s)
            PID:4348
          • C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe
            C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe C:\Windows\System32\shell32.dll,SHCreateLocalServerRunDll {9aa46009-3ce0-458a-a354-715610a075e6} -Embedding
            1⤵
              PID:4532

            Network

            MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v6

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            Downloads

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

              Filesize

              5KB

              MD5

              357f890cea00d8f37120f49ee77525c9

              SHA1

              fba08a34265dfc80be3d6602db15f2b159b2f83f

              SHA256

              63e7973899c9ab09a8f85a8b8184a960e989b34234561d708254c0307e92767d

              SHA512

              1ca31a847d15ec8f74edfd693e195dd5beb1932ae63393dfcdc237c3c6114517746aee53516bbac5570f8f6a72093df460f92fbd5559e46f0006eae9c43880ca

            • C:\info.hta

              Filesize

              5KB

              MD5

              357f890cea00d8f37120f49ee77525c9

              SHA1

              fba08a34265dfc80be3d6602db15f2b159b2f83f

              SHA256

              63e7973899c9ab09a8f85a8b8184a960e989b34234561d708254c0307e92767d

              SHA512

              1ca31a847d15ec8f74edfd693e195dd5beb1932ae63393dfcdc237c3c6114517746aee53516bbac5570f8f6a72093df460f92fbd5559e46f0006eae9c43880ca

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

              Filesize

              5KB

              MD5

              357f890cea00d8f37120f49ee77525c9

              SHA1

              fba08a34265dfc80be3d6602db15f2b159b2f83f

              SHA256

              63e7973899c9ab09a8f85a8b8184a960e989b34234561d708254c0307e92767d

              SHA512

              1ca31a847d15ec8f74edfd693e195dd5beb1932ae63393dfcdc237c3c6114517746aee53516bbac5570f8f6a72093df460f92fbd5559e46f0006eae9c43880ca

            • memory/212-222-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/1736-208-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/2208-497-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/2216-266-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/2676-136-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-143-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-124-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-126-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-125-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-127-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-128-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-129-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-130-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-131-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-132-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-133-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-135-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-134-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-137-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-138-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-139-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-122-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-140-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-141-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-142-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-123-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-144-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-145-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-146-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-148-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-149-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-147-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-150-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-151-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-116-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-117-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-121-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-119-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-120-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2676-118-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/2776-229-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/3320-197-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/3364-343-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/3752-273-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/3876-203-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4048-442-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4068-155-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/4068-179-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/4068-165-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/4068-162-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/4068-167-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/4068-168-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/4068-166-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/4068-169-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/4068-171-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/4068-172-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/4068-173-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/4068-174-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/4068-175-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/4068-170-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/4068-176-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/4068-177-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/4068-178-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/4068-164-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/4068-152-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/4068-153-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/4068-154-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/4068-163-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/4068-161-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/4068-160-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/4068-159-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/4068-158-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/4068-157-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/4068-156-0x0000000077B40000-0x0000000077CCE000-memory.dmp

              Filesize

              1.6MB

            • memory/4304-188-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4440-206-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4604-209-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4696-496-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4764-187-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4936-199-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4964-498-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/5116-201-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp