phobos

General

Target

231bba5652f6fbdbab3016362fb7925fc4e4489fff5e6a4a98c37fba5bd0cfe9.exe
Size

55KB
Sample

221227-sn34maac4w
MD5

b2f083ee365141030c49ddffc325f6be
SHA1

f1091be7e566d068403a87b0e7ed4b959c952c8e
SHA256

231bba5652f6fbdbab3016362fb7925fc4e4489fff5e6a4a98c37fba5bd0cfe9
SHA512

09ce81f0bbbcc42444b177857de062ba09213a30d0d1171dd8902cab2592b1773b3a6090e017d4b68f6d9782f25f69d524f7fb84798a7e5e4f576aaa05c71430
SSDEEP

768:xvrNNeRBl5JFTXqwXrkgrn/9/HiDKGwRj4RcTdyH4pYT3nPKVU1ERnqfD19l3C6J:LNeRBl5PT/rx1mzwRMSTdLpJRyvx

Score

10^/10

Malware Config

Extracted

Path

C:\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 4DF0FBF9-3427 In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to this e-mail: < 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.

Emails

[email protected]

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 0FCF337E-3427 In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to this e-mail: < 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.

Emails

[email protected]

Targets

- Target
  
  231bba5652f6fbdbab3016362fb7925fc4e4489fff5e6a4a98c37fba5bd0cfe9.exe
- Size
  
  55KB
- MD5
  
  b2f083ee365141030c49ddffc325f6be
- SHA1
  
  f1091be7e566d068403a87b0e7ed4b959c952c8e
- SHA256
  
  231bba5652f6fbdbab3016362fb7925fc4e4489fff5e6a4a98c37fba5bd0cfe9
- SHA512
  
  09ce81f0bbbcc42444b177857de062ba09213a30d0d1171dd8902cab2592b1773b3a6090e017d4b68f6d9782f25f69d524f7fb84798a7e5e4f576aaa05c71430
- SSDEEP
  
  768:xvrNNeRBl5JFTXqwXrkgrn/9/HiDKGwRj4RcTdyH4pYT3nPKVU1ERnqfD19l3C6J:LNeRBl5PT/rx1mzwRMSTdLpJRyvx
Score

10^/10

phobos evasion persistence ransomware spyware stealer
- Phobos
  Phobos ransomware appeared at the beginning of 2019.
  ransomware phobos
- Suspicious use of NtCreateUserProcessOtherParentProcess
- Deletes shadow copies
  Ransomware often targets backup files to inhibit system recovery.
  ransomware
- Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
  ransomware evasion
- Deletes backup catalog
  Uses wbadmin.exe to inhibit system recovery.
  ransomware
- Modifies Windows Firewall
  evasion
- Modifies extensions of user files
  Ransomware generally changes the extension on encrypted files.
  ransomware
- Checks computer location settings
  Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.
- Drops startup file
- Reads user/profile data of web browsers
  Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.
  spyware stealer
- Adds Run key to start application
  persistence
- Drops desktop.ini file(s)
behavioral1 behavioral2