Analysis

  • max time kernel
    150s
  • max time network
    45s
  • platform
    windows7_x64
  • resource
    win7-20220812-en
  • resource tags

    arch:x64arch:x86image:win7-20220812-enlocale:en-usos:windows7-x64system
  • submitted
    30-12-2022 06:04

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\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 3215EFCE-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.

  • 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
  • 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\f4db61bb14a7af406c9cfc33075c6f74ab711bedf1e1fd6edc4f524bd304c1b6.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\f4db61bb14a7af406c9cfc33075c6f74ab711bedf1e1fd6edc4f524bd304c1b6.exe"
    1⤵
    • 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:1904
    • C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\f4db61bb14a7af406c9cfc33075c6f74ab711bedf1e1fd6edc4f524bd304c1b6.exe
      "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\f4db61bb14a7af406c9cfc33075c6f74ab711bedf1e1fd6edc4f524bd304c1b6.exe"
      2⤵
        PID:1220
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:1492
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:1752
        • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
          wmic shadowcopy delete
          3⤵
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          PID:1828
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:1496
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:592
        • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
          wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
          3⤵
          • Deletes backup catalog
          PID:1488
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:908
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh advfirewall set currentprofile state off
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:1680
        • C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe
          netsh firewall set opmode mode=disable
          3⤵
          • Modifies Windows Firewall
          PID:988
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
        "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\info.hta"
        2⤵
        • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
        PID:1096
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
        "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\users\public\desktop\info.hta"
        2⤵
        • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
        PID:1684
      • C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe
        "C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" "C:\info.hta"
        2⤵
        • Modifies Internet Explorer settings
        PID:1708
      • C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe
        "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"
        2⤵
        • Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        PID:1652
        • C:\Windows\system32\vssadmin.exe
          vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
          3⤵
          • Interacts with shadow copies
          PID:1752
        • C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\WMIC.exe
          wmic shadowcopy delete
          3⤵
          • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
          PID:1064
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:540
        • C:\Windows\system32\bcdedit.exe
          bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no
          3⤵
          • Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit
          PID:1164
        • C:\Windows\system32\wbadmin.exe
          wbadmin delete catalog -quiet
          3⤵
          • Deletes backup catalog
          PID:932
    • C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
      C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
      1⤵
      • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      PID:552
    • C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe
      "C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe"
      1⤵
      • Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
      PID:1648
    • C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe
      C:\Windows\System32\vdsldr.exe -Embedding
      1⤵
        PID:1112
      • C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
        C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe
        1⤵
          PID:1056

        Network

        MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v6

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        Downloads

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

          Filesize

          5KB

          MD5

          44a66c9de2467fe236a7366161b1246c

          SHA1

          77dda1ab0ce2a9a1a6c302879d765220e9da203e

          SHA256

          8cc5b709c3107dd7b9fa2e03cc61f19ff3329c55d2aeec96d55288a679a4a9cc

          SHA512

          b7ae683a9211c6c2fcc6d4c1359add7ecca3ef73928cc611bb11b14c00b97b5e75c50f6d103c7c07cc9fde6e95bdb7e5b5f39983c0e3301700b95b68e897c9c3

        • C:\info.hta

          Filesize

          5KB

          MD5

          44a66c9de2467fe236a7366161b1246c

          SHA1

          77dda1ab0ce2a9a1a6c302879d765220e9da203e

          SHA256

          8cc5b709c3107dd7b9fa2e03cc61f19ff3329c55d2aeec96d55288a679a4a9cc

          SHA512

          b7ae683a9211c6c2fcc6d4c1359add7ecca3ef73928cc611bb11b14c00b97b5e75c50f6d103c7c07cc9fde6e95bdb7e5b5f39983c0e3301700b95b68e897c9c3

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

          Filesize

          5KB

          MD5

          44a66c9de2467fe236a7366161b1246c

          SHA1

          77dda1ab0ce2a9a1a6c302879d765220e9da203e

          SHA256

          8cc5b709c3107dd7b9fa2e03cc61f19ff3329c55d2aeec96d55288a679a4a9cc

          SHA512

          b7ae683a9211c6c2fcc6d4c1359add7ecca3ef73928cc611bb11b14c00b97b5e75c50f6d103c7c07cc9fde6e95bdb7e5b5f39983c0e3301700b95b68e897c9c3

        • memory/540-78-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/592-65-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/908-57-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/932-80-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/988-61-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1064-77-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1096-68-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1164-79-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1488-66-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1492-56-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1496-64-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1652-71-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1680-60-0x000007FEFBCC1000-0x000007FEFBCC3000-memory.dmp

          Filesize

          8KB

        • memory/1680-58-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1684-69-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1708-70-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1752-76-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1752-59-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1828-63-0x0000000000000000-mapping.dmp

        • memory/1904-54-0x0000000075351000-0x0000000075353000-memory.dmp

          Filesize

          8KB