Analysis

  • max time kernel
    193s
  • max time network
    173s
  • platform
    windows10-2004_x64
  • resource
    win10v2004-20220812-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20220812-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-x64system
  • submitted
    10-11-2022 13:20

General

  • Target

    dharma.exe

  • Size

    92KB

  • MD5

    ba67dd5ab7d6061704f2903573cec303

  • SHA1

    f7ca4a5d4c8d24083b86ff0a5b102ad68e0c9e34

  • SHA256

    6b1f4df924fb0e5067df18dfc5063d409f3bf2ee0d14b381b3f583e0d0da3ae5

  • SHA512

    291ab3acb7e7619243baced30ceed24b65f76a7edc9e2d1eb875ebdf590b3321c40ec1a3d44c109ab6a8a29ad43268780fcdd0448227f8f0c62ba7bbaadc7452

  • SSDEEP

    1536:mBwl+KXpsqN5vlwWYyhY9S4AaEsY/ZlZI7teK7FiuiqhxVXf8lvLte23q9AH2:Qw+asqN5aW/hLnsqfcteK7VJAztb3qs

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\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 bitpandacom@qq.com Write this ID in the title of your message EB7AA214 In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to theese e-mails: bitpandacom@qq.com 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 decryption tool that will decrypt all your files. Free decryption as guarantee Before paying you can send us up to 1 file for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 1Mb (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.
Emails

bitpandacom@qq.com

Signatures

  • Dharma

    Dharma is a ransomware that uses security software installation to hide malicious activities.

  • Deletes shadow copies 2 TTPs

    Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.

  • Modifies extensions of user files 2 IoCs

    Ransomware generally changes the extension on encrypted files.

  • Checks computer location settings 2 TTPs 1 IoCs

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

  • Drops startup file 5 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 3 IoCs
  • Drops desktop.ini file(s) 64 IoCs
  • Drops file in System32 directory 2 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.

  • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 64 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 3 IoCs
  • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 16 IoCs

Processes

  • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\dharma.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\dharma.exe"
    1⤵
    • Modifies extensions of user files
    • Checks computer location settings
    • Drops startup file
    • Adds Run key to start application
    • Drops desktop.ini file(s)
    • Drops file in System32 directory
    • Drops file in Program Files directory
    • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
    • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
    PID:2636
    • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
      2⤵
      • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:2896
      • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
        mode con cp select=1251
        3⤵
          PID:1088
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:4616
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:4248
        • C:\Windows\system32\mode.com
          mode con cp select=1251
          3⤵
            PID:4412
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
            vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
            3⤵
            • Interacts with shadow copies
            PID:3140
        • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
          "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
          2⤵
            PID:4556
          • C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe
            "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe" "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta"
            2⤵
              PID:2536
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            1⤵
            • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
            PID:4572

          Network

          MITRE ATT&CK Matrix ATT&CK v6

          Persistence

          Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder

          1
          T1060

          Defense Evasion

          File Deletion

          2
          T1107

          Modify Registry

          1
          T1112

          Credential Access

          Credentials in Files

          1
          T1081

          Discovery

          Query Registry

          1
          T1012

          System Information Discovery

          2
          T1082

          Collection

          Data from Local System

          1
          T1005

          Impact

          Inhibit System Recovery

          2
          T1490

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          Downloads

          • C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta
            Filesize

            13KB

            MD5

            8c896d6b23c023e48c6c5c0ac87de4e0

            SHA1

            9542db1bc0501de1ace5f50dd2916b03cb4359aa

            SHA256

            cc48adafb266121fb99fe481f18b79f51c069125e0850f277f47a641ac18483d

            SHA512

            7770ac9d5b75b99e06a9a5d03569db82ffbba29198a34733d4adefc96520c1c0b56d105db84973df8e4ab60335458203ce154a102e6f834fc944b846b14d81ad

          • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Info.hta
            Filesize

            13KB

            MD5

            8c896d6b23c023e48c6c5c0ac87de4e0

            SHA1

            9542db1bc0501de1ace5f50dd2916b03cb4359aa

            SHA256

            cc48adafb266121fb99fe481f18b79f51c069125e0850f277f47a641ac18483d

            SHA512

            7770ac9d5b75b99e06a9a5d03569db82ffbba29198a34733d4adefc96520c1c0b56d105db84973df8e4ab60335458203ce154a102e6f834fc944b846b14d81ad

          • memory/1088-133-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp
          • memory/2536-139-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp
          • memory/2896-132-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp
          • memory/3140-137-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp
          • memory/4248-135-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp
          • memory/4412-136-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp
          • memory/4556-138-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp
          • memory/4616-134-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp