Analysis

  • max time kernel
    150s
  • max time network
    52s
  • platform
    windows7_x64
  • resource
    win7-20220901-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win7-20220901-enlocale:en-usos:windows7-x64system
  • submitted
    23-12-2022 07:32

General

  • Target

    3f88affd9a69bad96f8152c87654aed50cc7a49247f154d503cacbdcd53ba825.exe

  • Size

    56KB

  • MD5

    d9736333f5abddf50bc889402e788f82

  • SHA1

    78985aaa16a33b2883dddda20d3465e82ed68536

  • SHA256

    3f88affd9a69bad96f8152c87654aed50cc7a49247f154d503cacbdcd53ba825

  • SHA512

    1e42b3b9b2ff7763625f50a4394f00784748d6123410564e13c24da876a8a412178e01ad689dc3874cf8c9313b4f511a39a3a9165e4b4c9c0bf99d044bd53722

  • SSDEEP

    1536:kNeRBl5PT/rx1mzwRMSTdLpJo0fGTP/FDYT:kQRrmzwR5JbfGTP/FG

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 FD5A7829-3435 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\3f88affd9a69bad96f8152c87654aed50cc7a49247f154d503cacbdcd53ba825.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\3f88affd9a69bad96f8152c87654aed50cc7a49247f154d503cacbdcd53ba825.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:1268
    • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\3f88affd9a69bad96f8152c87654aed50cc7a49247f154d503cacbdcd53ba825.exe
      "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\3f88affd9a69bad96f8152c87654aed50cc7a49247f154d503cacbdcd53ba825.exe"
      2⤵
        PID:1208
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:1780
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:332
        • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
          wmic shadowcopy delete
          3⤵
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          PID:1100
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:1448
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:1360
        • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
          wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
          3⤵
          • Deletes backup catalog
          PID:1124
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:972
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh advfirewall set currentprofile state off
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:536
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh firewall set opmode mode=disable
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:1332
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
        "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\info.hta"
        2⤵
        • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
        PID:524
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
        "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\users\public\desktop\info.hta"
        2⤵
        • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
        PID:204
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
        "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\info.hta"
        2⤵
        • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
        PID:2028
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:1920
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:1676
        • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
          wmic shadowcopy delete
          3⤵
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          PID:1100
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:396
        • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
          wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
          3⤵
          • Deletes backup catalog
          PID:232
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:1868
    • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
      C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
      1⤵
      • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      PID:1728
    • C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe"
      1⤵
      • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      PID:1232
    • C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe
      C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe -Embedding
      1⤵
        PID:568
      • C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
        C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
        1⤵
          PID:1092

        Network

        MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v6

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        Downloads

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

          Filesize

          5KB

          MD5

          f72cac0c8b7f3ccfa9dc50bbc0cf003f

          SHA1

          697765607c59c745560119e44d6b8598c35f376b

          SHA256

          0b708b08cab00851cbd12279117e848e9b94868303b782e254e8b63a238be559

          SHA512

          76b541f0f4c80e1a8453b3ee91f4f1496e48f1a603b77823bfdbea9046da806aa602a4e0d02611d6e15f427c529574944236d2d0255eb3cf71f41df52a970b9d

        • C:\info.hta

          Filesize

          5KB

          MD5

          f72cac0c8b7f3ccfa9dc50bbc0cf003f

          SHA1

          697765607c59c745560119e44d6b8598c35f376b

          SHA256

          0b708b08cab00851cbd12279117e848e9b94868303b782e254e8b63a238be559

          SHA512

          76b541f0f4c80e1a8453b3ee91f4f1496e48f1a603b77823bfdbea9046da806aa602a4e0d02611d6e15f427c529574944236d2d0255eb3cf71f41df52a970b9d

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

          Filesize

          5KB

          MD5

          f72cac0c8b7f3ccfa9dc50bbc0cf003f

          SHA1

          697765607c59c745560119e44d6b8598c35f376b

          SHA256

          0b708b08cab00851cbd12279117e848e9b94868303b782e254e8b63a238be559

          SHA512

          76b541f0f4c80e1a8453b3ee91f4f1496e48f1a603b77823bfdbea9046da806aa602a4e0d02611d6e15f427c529574944236d2d0255eb3cf71f41df52a970b9d

        • memory/204-69-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/232-82-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/332-59-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/396-80-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/524-68-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/536-60-0x000007FEFB8B1000-0x000007FEFB8B3000-memory.dmp

          Filesize

          8KB

        • memory/536-58-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/972-56-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1100-63-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1100-79-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1124-66-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1268-54-0x00000000757A1000-0x00000000757A3000-memory.dmp

          Filesize

          8KB

        • memory/1332-61-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1360-65-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1448-64-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1676-78-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1780-57-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1868-81-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1920-75-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/2028-73-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp