Analysis

  • max time kernel
    189s
  • max time network
    188s
  • platform
    windows10-2004_x64
  • resource
    win10v2004-20220901-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20220901-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-x64system
  • submitted
    07-12-2022 07:11

General

  • Target

    1ca85c7d735a4bdc8900acd52f4ec46bf0d0f13908907657175bbf92d82e28ce.exe

  • Size

    55KB

  • MD5

    796e90187c74f7222087d8980c11d37e

  • SHA1

    c6cc5262ccf23915805e3ea50888eb7f1ec8abc3

  • SHA256

    1ca85c7d735a4bdc8900acd52f4ec46bf0d0f13908907657175bbf92d82e28ce

  • SHA512

    c1f802448f1cf55bb3d5800a9d3431a17f97d54e40b1815257b02b255fe2ed7cd1ceade307d56dfa6c44f40ef048da2096a4e87f262d4287359ef694a487c7fb

  • SSDEEP

    1536:tNeRBl5PT/rx1mzwRMSTdLpJy8DFBhoj+:tQRrmzwR5J1DF5

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 7DF1C3EB-3411 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.

  • Suspicious use of NtCreateUserProcessOtherParentProcess 1 IoCs
  • 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
  • Checks computer location settings 2 TTPs 1 IoCs

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

  • 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 WriteProcessMemory 42 IoCs

Processes

  • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\1ca85c7d735a4bdc8900acd52f4ec46bf0d0f13908907657175bbf92d82e28ce.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\1ca85c7d735a4bdc8900acd52f4ec46bf0d0f13908907657175bbf92d82e28ce.exe"
    1⤵
    • Checks computer location settings
    • 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:2068
    • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\1ca85c7d735a4bdc8900acd52f4ec46bf0d0f13908907657175bbf92d82e28ce.exe
      "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\1ca85c7d735a4bdc8900acd52f4ec46bf0d0f13908907657175bbf92d82e28ce.exe"
      2⤵
        PID:3112
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:1316
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:1668
        • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
          wmic shadowcopy delete
          3⤵
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          PID:2552
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:4340
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:3452
        • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
          wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
          3⤵
          • Deletes backup catalog
          PID:4584
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:1320
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh advfirewall set currentprofile state off
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:4800
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh firewall set opmode mode=disable
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:3844
      • 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:2996
        • 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:3224
          • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
            "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\info.hta" {1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}{1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}
            2⤵
              PID:2748
            • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
              "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
              2⤵
              • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
              PID:1116
              • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
                vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
                3⤵
                • Interacts with shadow copies
                PID:4348
              • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
                wmic shadowcopy delete
                3⤵
                • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
                PID:2624
              • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
                bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
                3⤵
                • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
                PID:1388
              • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
                bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
                3⤵
                • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
                PID:2524
              • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
                wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
                3⤵
                • Deletes backup catalog
                PID:2400
          • C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe
            C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs -p -s seclogon
            1⤵
            • Suspicious use of NtCreateUserProcessOtherParentProcess
            • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
            • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
            PID:2276
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            1⤵
            • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
            PID:2012
          • C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe
            "C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe"
            1⤵
            • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
            PID:2872
          • C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe
            C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe -Embedding
            1⤵
              PID:4872
            • C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
              C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
              1⤵
              • Checks SCSI registry key(s)
              PID:2744

            Network

            MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v6

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            Downloads

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

              Filesize

              5KB

              MD5

              03d7e8d025de2d5acb911bc49b667842

              SHA1

              41493b11fc8c2fd30faf2a40ae814aaefc888838

              SHA256

              d1a32b601c141f652facaf888323b5bfb123fbab5abadb872613bf3605c7e54f

              SHA512

              a12d7d0f9925384df81184e0d396c5a1018f6556fca61312fdfc358b24f7b5538d2e939e14a3d6134b1bf70e5c832637f37df9aeaccb8ae8d2d96154a7982a49

            • C:\info.hta

              Filesize

              5KB

              MD5

              03d7e8d025de2d5acb911bc49b667842

              SHA1

              41493b11fc8c2fd30faf2a40ae814aaefc888838

              SHA256

              d1a32b601c141f652facaf888323b5bfb123fbab5abadb872613bf3605c7e54f

              SHA512

              a12d7d0f9925384df81184e0d396c5a1018f6556fca61312fdfc358b24f7b5538d2e939e14a3d6134b1bf70e5c832637f37df9aeaccb8ae8d2d96154a7982a49

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

              Filesize

              5KB

              MD5

              03d7e8d025de2d5acb911bc49b667842

              SHA1

              41493b11fc8c2fd30faf2a40ae814aaefc888838

              SHA256

              d1a32b601c141f652facaf888323b5bfb123fbab5abadb872613bf3605c7e54f

              SHA512

              a12d7d0f9925384df81184e0d396c5a1018f6556fca61312fdfc358b24f7b5538d2e939e14a3d6134b1bf70e5c832637f37df9aeaccb8ae8d2d96154a7982a49