Analysis

  • max time kernel
    150s
  • max time network
    152s
  • platform
    windows10-2004_x64
  • resource
    win10v2004-20221111-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20221111-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-x64system
  • submitted
    27-12-2022 10:51

General

  • Target

    54f377a78e1533d59ca1d6b0f7fc92bcdd9987586a002b166368a6d6d5ac6baa.exe

  • Size

    56KB

  • MD5

    377aa2486224f59074c39512f6d5bf08

  • SHA1

    5a881b873f82e94634377b65b8126c603e4da7de

  • SHA256

    54f377a78e1533d59ca1d6b0f7fc92bcdd9987586a002b166368a6d6d5ac6baa

  • SHA512

    e3c8a09037fe257b4a08342ae1d3e4089a4b5f42276582fc13f239e036b00d9f5a22aa0f2108608e3d11a49003dda36de6e4a5a1cd540527ec7a69adaca9dcdd

  • SSDEEP

    1536:6NeRBl5PT/rx1mzwRMSTdLpJcAkeMuko06M:6QRrmzwR5J3w0M

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

C:\users\public\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 C00F3DBD-3432 In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to this e-mail: [email protected] Or write us to the TOX messenger: 5013126016E1BC02040E4D6983235487A2FB24AF9FFD2DCA9B40615A0D7395417670418117E9 You can download TOX messenger here https://tox.chat/ 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 3 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.
URLs

https://tox.chat/

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
  • 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 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\54f377a78e1533d59ca1d6b0f7fc92bcdd9987586a002b166368a6d6d5ac6baa.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\54f377a78e1533d59ca1d6b0f7fc92bcdd9987586a002b166368a6d6d5ac6baa.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 Program Files directory
    • Modifies registry class
    • Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
    • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
    • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
    PID:404
    • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\54f377a78e1533d59ca1d6b0f7fc92bcdd9987586a002b166368a6d6d5ac6baa.exe
      "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\54f377a78e1533d59ca1d6b0f7fc92bcdd9987586a002b166368a6d6d5ac6baa.exe"
      2⤵
        PID:4148
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:364
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:4492
        • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
          wmic shadowcopy delete
          3⤵
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          PID:4168
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:3932
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:1468
        • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
          wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
          3⤵
          • Deletes backup catalog
          PID:3520
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:1140
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh advfirewall set currentprofile state off
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:1256
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh firewall set opmode mode=disable
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:4304
      • 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:4424
        • 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:3056
          • 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:280
            • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
              "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
              2⤵
              • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
              PID:5068
              • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
                vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
                3⤵
                • Interacts with shadow copies
                PID:2404
              • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
                wmic shadowcopy delete
                3⤵
                • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
                PID:4032
              • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
                bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
                3⤵
                • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
                PID:3792
              • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
                bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
                3⤵
                • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
                PID:1368
              • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
                wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
                3⤵
                • Deletes backup catalog
                PID:208
          • 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:2400
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            1⤵
            • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
            PID:3956
          • C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe
            "C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe"
            1⤵
            • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
            PID:1324
          • C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe
            C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe -Embedding
            1⤵
              PID:2244
            • C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
              C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
              1⤵
              • Checks SCSI registry key(s)
              PID:3116

            Network

            MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v6

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            Downloads

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

              Filesize

              5KB

              MD5

              4a0c7d73243f1bcb4054c772103ef594

              SHA1

              a5682607f101589540be10dcd13ae88d83c56b52

              SHA256

              c3fc4228ea644f44a623d3a39d3d5028b789b445fc20978fe51794705ba31bd6

              SHA512

              a5c746bff88f980dbe9aea4ba43307552c813ad010421a48ef6f37d67289534ccb344dc0b31625439a650fe448a53344abdad1d0bf0a812b95619bdbad6a2a1d

            • C:\info.hta

              Filesize

              5KB

              MD5

              4a0c7d73243f1bcb4054c772103ef594

              SHA1

              a5682607f101589540be10dcd13ae88d83c56b52

              SHA256

              c3fc4228ea644f44a623d3a39d3d5028b789b445fc20978fe51794705ba31bd6

              SHA512

              a5c746bff88f980dbe9aea4ba43307552c813ad010421a48ef6f37d67289534ccb344dc0b31625439a650fe448a53344abdad1d0bf0a812b95619bdbad6a2a1d

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

              Filesize

              5KB

              MD5

              4a0c7d73243f1bcb4054c772103ef594

              SHA1

              a5682607f101589540be10dcd13ae88d83c56b52

              SHA256

              c3fc4228ea644f44a623d3a39d3d5028b789b445fc20978fe51794705ba31bd6

              SHA512

              a5c746bff88f980dbe9aea4ba43307552c813ad010421a48ef6f37d67289534ccb344dc0b31625439a650fe448a53344abdad1d0bf0a812b95619bdbad6a2a1d

            • memory/208-153-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/280-144-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/364-133-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/1140-134-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/1256-135-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/1368-152-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/1468-140-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/2404-149-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/3056-143-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/3520-141-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/3792-151-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/3932-139-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4032-150-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4148-132-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4168-138-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4304-137-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4424-142-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4492-136-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/5068-145-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp