Analysis

  • max time kernel
    150s
  • max time network
    152s
  • platform
    windows10-2004_x64
  • resource
    win10v2004-20220812-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win10v2004-20220812-enlocale:en-usos:windows10-2004-x64system
  • submitted
    30-12-2022 05:23

General

  • Target

    f4db61bb14a7af406c9cfc33075c6f74ab711bedf1e1fd6edc4f524bd304c1b6.exe

  • Size

    56KB

  • MD5

    25e0c92a4e1d058d5a04089efe63b290

  • SHA1

    0f34c29d2ce181dbe88bcb5d28ea8aa3c5bbd5e3

  • SHA256

    f4db61bb14a7af406c9cfc33075c6f74ab711bedf1e1fd6edc4f524bd304c1b6

  • SHA512

    b07fb95b6138224b789e73e398c74e91a7d311acc49621fa08b875e8dd1a2af4dec58b522ab68e49dfd6ba52085784118bf73c1067a5677551dec532ce56bd50

  • SSDEEP

    1536:qNeRBl5PT/rx1mzwRMSTdLpJR1LY8EcxN/i:qQRrmzwR5JbLY8Ec

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 D8C61345-2994 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
  • Modifies extensions of user files 1 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\f4db61bb14a7af406c9cfc33075c6f74ab711bedf1e1fd6edc4f524bd304c1b6.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\f4db61bb14a7af406c9cfc33075c6f74ab711bedf1e1fd6edc4f524bd304c1b6.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:2540
    • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\f4db61bb14a7af406c9cfc33075c6f74ab711bedf1e1fd6edc4f524bd304c1b6.exe
      "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\f4db61bb14a7af406c9cfc33075c6f74ab711bedf1e1fd6edc4f524bd304c1b6.exe"
      2⤵
        PID:3400
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:1648
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:4108
        • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
          wmic shadowcopy delete
          3⤵
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          PID:4728
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:2424
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:4368
        • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
          wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
          3⤵
          • Deletes backup catalog
          PID:1236
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:4968
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh advfirewall set currentprofile state off
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:4136
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh firewall set opmode mode=disable
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:4844
      • 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:4988
        • 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:2768
          • 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:3020
            • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
              "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
              2⤵
              • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
              PID:3812
              • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
                vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
                3⤵
                • Interacts with shadow copies
                PID:1100
              • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
                wmic shadowcopy delete
                3⤵
                • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
                PID:5096
              • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
                bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
                3⤵
                • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
                PID:3624
              • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
                bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
                3⤵
                • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
                PID:1312
              • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
                wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
                3⤵
                • Deletes backup catalog
                PID:1400
          • 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:2972
          • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
            1⤵
            • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
            PID:456
          • C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe
            "C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe"
            1⤵
            • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
            PID:1436
          • C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe
            C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe -Embedding
            1⤵
              PID:2712
            • C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
              C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
              1⤵
              • Checks SCSI registry key(s)
              PID:4396

            Network

            MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v6

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            Downloads

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

              Filesize

              5KB

              MD5

              6983e0b9aae170ce33d2602b97fc20b5

              SHA1

              efa7e33124c12cb6f2c861b536f1f75b1088a500

              SHA256

              5837bb44f16abf903328aeb4ba01a91965b09498daf5807ed4648e0aba5ca827

              SHA512

              4aed98bfcff97ab7aebf0fe8ac3d7fcf660ebcf797b95202d151185ce9a590ecf88b47420e579df7841c61abafd47b473deaea5831151cd4b19be52fce2c486a

            • C:\info.hta

              Filesize

              5KB

              MD5

              6983e0b9aae170ce33d2602b97fc20b5

              SHA1

              efa7e33124c12cb6f2c861b536f1f75b1088a500

              SHA256

              5837bb44f16abf903328aeb4ba01a91965b09498daf5807ed4648e0aba5ca827

              SHA512

              4aed98bfcff97ab7aebf0fe8ac3d7fcf660ebcf797b95202d151185ce9a590ecf88b47420e579df7841c61abafd47b473deaea5831151cd4b19be52fce2c486a

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

              Filesize

              5KB

              MD5

              6983e0b9aae170ce33d2602b97fc20b5

              SHA1

              efa7e33124c12cb6f2c861b536f1f75b1088a500

              SHA256

              5837bb44f16abf903328aeb4ba01a91965b09498daf5807ed4648e0aba5ca827

              SHA512

              4aed98bfcff97ab7aebf0fe8ac3d7fcf660ebcf797b95202d151185ce9a590ecf88b47420e579df7841c61abafd47b473deaea5831151cd4b19be52fce2c486a

            • memory/1100-149-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/1236-141-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/1312-152-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/1400-153-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/1648-133-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/2424-139-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/2768-143-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/3020-144-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/3400-132-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/3624-151-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/3812-145-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4108-135-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4136-136-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4368-140-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4728-138-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4844-137-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4968-134-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/4988-142-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

            • memory/5096-150-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp